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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.41, 109.43 and 71.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.41, 109.43 and 71.15 is: 107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.41 : 109.43 = 71.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.41/109.43 = 71.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.41x = 109.43 × 71.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.41x = 7,785.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,785.31/72.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.52

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