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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.33, 432.49 and 71.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.33, 432.49 and 71.91 is: 107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.33 : 432.49 = 71.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.33/432.49 = 71.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.33x = 432.49 × 71.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.33x = 31,100.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,100.18/288.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.86

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