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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.96, 110.58 and 72.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.96, 110.58 and 72.70 is: 100.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.96 : 110.58 = 72.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.96/110.58 = 72.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.96x = 110.58 × 72.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.96x = 8,039.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,039.17/79.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.54

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