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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.93, 100.72 and 65.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.93, 100.72 and 65.30 is: 90.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.93 : 100.72 = 65.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.93/100.72 = 65.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.93x = 100.72 × 65.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.93x = 6,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,577.02/72.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.18

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