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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.91, 109.27 and 54.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.91, 109.27 and 54.89 is: 82.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.91 : 109.27 = 54.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.91/109.27 = 54.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.91x = 109.27 × 54.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.91x = 5,997.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,997.83/72.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.26

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