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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.17, 108.26 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.17, 108.26 and 24.06 is: 36.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.17 : 108.26 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.17/108.26 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.17x = 108.26 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.17x = 2,604.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,604.74/72.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.09

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