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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.46, 432.69 and 72.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.46, 432.69 and 72.03 is: 108.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.46 : 432.69 = 72.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.46/432.69 = 72.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.46x = 432.69 × 72.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.46x = 31,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,166.66/288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.05

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