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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.16, 108.12 and 37.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.16, 108.12 and 37.45 is: 56.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.16 : 108.12 = 37.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.16/108.12 = 37.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.16x = 108.12 × 37.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.16x = 4,049.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049.37/72.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.12

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