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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.10, 108.23 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.10, 108.23 and 43.25 is: 64.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.10 : 108.23 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.10/108.23 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.10x = 108.23 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.10x = 4,680.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,680.95/72.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.92

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