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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.54, 108.81 and 24.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.54, 108.81 and 24.45 is: 36.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.54 : 108.81 = 24.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.54/108.81 = 24.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.54x = 108.81 × 24.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.54x = 2,660.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660.40/72.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.68

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