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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.94, 109.28 and 52.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.94, 109.28 and 52.55 is: 78.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.94 : 109.28 = 52.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.94/109.28 = 52.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.94x = 109.28 × 52.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.94x = 5,742.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,742.40/72.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.73

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