Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 108 and 20.64
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 72, 108 and 20.64 is: 30.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
72 : 108 = 20.64 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
72/108 = 20.64/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
72x = 108 × 20.64 - Step 4: Simplify right side
72x = 2,229.12 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,229.12/72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 30.96
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