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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.08, 107.84 and 43.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.08, 107.84 and 43.22 is: 64.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.08 : 107.84 = 43.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.08/107.84 = 43.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.08x = 107.84 × 43.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.08x = 4,660.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,660.84/72.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.66

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