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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.35, 108.43 and 38.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.35, 108.43 and 38.12 is: 57.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.35 : 108.43 = 38.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.35/108.43 = 38.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.35x = 108.43 × 38.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.35x = 4,133.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133.35/72.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.13

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