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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.84, 100.52 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.84, 100.52 and 68.79 is: 94.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.84 : 100.52 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.84/100.52 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.84x = 100.52 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.84x = 6,914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,914.77/72.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.93

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