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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.51, 432.77 and 72.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.51, 432.77 and 72.09 is: 108.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.51 : 432.77 = 72.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.51/432.77 = 72.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.51x = 432.77 × 72.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.51x = 31,195.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,195.87/288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.13

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