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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.19, 108.28 and 26.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.19, 108.28 and 26.51 is: 39.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.19 : 108.28 = 26.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.19/108.28 = 26.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.19x = 108.28 × 26.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.19x = 2,869.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869.99/72.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.76

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