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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.88, 100.59 and 43.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.88, 100.59 and 43.79 is: 60.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.88 : 100.59 = 43.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.88/100.59 = 43.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.88x = 100.59 × 43.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.88x = 4,404.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404.84/72.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.44

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