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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 432.10 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 432.10 and 71.64 is: 107.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 432.10 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/432.10 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 432.10 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 30,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,955.64/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.46

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