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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.73, 105.98 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.73, 105.98 and 72.27 is: 99.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.73 : 105.98 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.73/105.98 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.73x = 105.98 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.73x = 7,658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,658.81/76.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.82

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