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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.83, 109.09 and 54.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.83, 109.09 and 54.81 is: 82.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.83 : 109.09 = 54.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.83/109.09 = 54.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.83x = 109.09 × 54.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.83x = 5,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,979.22/72.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.10

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