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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.97, 109.50 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.97, 109.50 and 66.22 is: 99.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.97 : 109.50 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.97/109.50 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.97x = 109.50 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.97x = 7,251.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,251.09/72.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.37

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