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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.19, 108.24 and 36.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.19, 108.24 and 36.15 is: 54.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.19 : 108.24 = 36.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.19/108.24 = 36.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.19x = 108.24 × 36.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.19x = 3,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912.33/72.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.19

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