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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.27, 108.41 and 24.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.27, 108.41 and 24.21 is: 36.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.27 : 108.41 = 24.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.27/108.41 = 24.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.27x = 108.41 × 24.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.27x = 2,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624.49/72.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.32

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