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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.83, 108.98 and 52.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.83, 108.98 and 52.27 is: 78.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.83 : 108.98 = 52.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.83/108.98 = 52.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.83x = 108.98 × 52.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.83x = 5,696.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,696.05/72.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.21

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