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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.43, 108.63 and 24.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.43, 108.63 and 24.35 is: 36.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.43 : 108.63 = 24.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.43/108.63 = 24.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.43x = 108.63 × 24.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.43x = 2,644.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644.60/72.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.51

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