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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.89, 109.27 and 44.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.89, 109.27 and 44.03 is: 66.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.89 : 109.27 = 44.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.89/109.27 = 44.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.89x = 109.27 × 44.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.89x = 4,810.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,810.50/72.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.00

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