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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.19, 108.20 and 37.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.19, 108.20 and 37.97 is: 56.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.19 : 108.20 = 37.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.19/108.20 = 37.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.19x = 108.20 × 37.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.19x = 4,108.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108.16/72.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.91

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