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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.93, 108.87 and 65.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.93, 108.87 and 65.33 is: 97.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.93 : 108.87 = 65.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.93/108.87 = 65.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.93x = 108.87 × 65.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.93x = 7,111.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,111.93/72.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.52

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