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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.83, 108.73 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.83, 108.73 and 65.46 is: 97.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.83 : 108.73 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.83/108.73 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.83x = 108.73 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.83x = 7,117.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,117.47/72.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.73

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