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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.29, 104.09 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.29, 104.09 and 72 is: 99.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.29 : 104.09 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.29/104.09 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.29x = 104.09 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.29x = 7,494.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494.12/75.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.54

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