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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.93, 100.57 and 62.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.93, 100.57 and 62.61 is: 86.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.93 : 100.57 = 62.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.93/100.57 = 62.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.93x = 100.57 × 62.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.93x = 6,296.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,296.69/72.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.34

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