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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.62, 437.42 and 72.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.62, 437.42 and 72.25 is: 108.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.62 : 437.42 = 72.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.62/437.42 = 72.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.62x = 437.42 × 72.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.62x = 31,601.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,601.05/291.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.36

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