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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.92, 100.82 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.92, 100.82 and 71.76 is: 99.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.92 : 100.82 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.92/100.82 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.92x = 100.82 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.92x = 7,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,234.48/72.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.22

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