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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.51, 108.83 and 38.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.51, 108.83 and 38.25 is: 57.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.51 : 108.83 = 38.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.51/108.83 = 38.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.51x = 108.83 × 38.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.51x = 4,162.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162.84/72.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.41

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