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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.96, 100.52 and 54.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.96, 100.52 and 54.48 is: 75.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.96 : 100.52 = 54.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.96/100.52 = 54.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.96x = 100.52 × 54.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.96x = 5,476.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476.33/72.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.06

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