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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.54, 108.60 and 38.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.54, 108.60 and 38.22 is: 57.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.54 : 108.60 = 38.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.54/108.60 = 38.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.54x = 108.60 × 38.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.54x = 4,150.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150.69/72.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.22

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