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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.43, 108.51 and 38.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.43, 108.51 and 38.11 is: 57.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.43 : 108.51 = 38.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.43/108.51 = 38.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.43x = 108.51 × 38.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.43x = 4,135.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135.19/72.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.09

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