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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.89, 100.52 and 43.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.89, 100.52 and 43.77 is: 60.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.89 : 100.52 = 43.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.89/100.52 = 43.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.89x = 100.52 × 43.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.89x = 4,399.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399.76/72.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.37

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