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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 432.11 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 432.11 and 71.66 is: 107.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 432.11 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/432.11 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 432.11 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 30,965.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,965.00/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.49

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