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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.29, 109.35 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.29, 109.35 and 72 is: 99.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.29 : 109.35 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.29/109.35 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.29x = 109.35 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.29x = 7,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,873.20/79.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.30

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