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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.88, 108.82 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.88, 108.82 and 68.88 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.88 : 108.82 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.88/108.82 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.88x = 108.82 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.88x = 7,495.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,495.52/72.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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