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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.43, 108.64 and 33.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.43, 108.64 and 33.90 is: 50.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.43 : 108.64 = 33.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.43/108.64 = 33.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.43x = 108.64 × 33.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.43x = 3,682.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682.90/72.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.85

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