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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.92, 100.52 and 53.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.92, 100.52 and 53.24 is: 73.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.92 : 100.52 = 53.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.92/100.52 = 53.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.92x = 100.52 × 53.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.92x = 5,350.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,350.92/72.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.39

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