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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.53, 108.76 and 38.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.53, 108.76 and 38.33 is: 57.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.53 : 108.76 = 38.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.53/108.76 = 38.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.53x = 108.76 × 38.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.53x = 4,168.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168.77/72.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.48

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