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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.93, 108.72 and 71.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.93, 108.72 and 71.82 is: 107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.93 : 108.72 = 71.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.93/108.72 = 71.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.93x = 108.72 × 71.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.93x = 7,808.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,808.27/72.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.07

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