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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.13, 108.24 and 59.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.13, 108.24 and 59.38 is: 89.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.13 : 108.24 = 59.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.13/108.24 = 59.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.13x = 108.24 × 59.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.13x = 6,427.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,427.29/72.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.11

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