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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.16, 108.26 and 24.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.16, 108.26 and 24.08 is: 36.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.16 : 108.26 = 24.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.16/108.26 = 24.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.16x = 108.26 × 24.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.16x = 2,606.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,606.90/72.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.13

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