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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.06, 107.82 and 43.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.06, 107.82 and 43.19 is: 64.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.06 : 107.82 = 43.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.06/107.82 = 43.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.06x = 107.82 × 43.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.06x = 4,656.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,656.21/72.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.62

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