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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.09, 108.14 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.09, 108.14 and 43.25 is: 64.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.09 : 108.14 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.09/108.14 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.09x = 108.14 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.09x = 4,676.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676.30/72.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.87

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