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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.54, 108.81 and 37.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.54, 108.81 and 37.82 is: 56.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.54 : 108.81 = 37.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.54/108.81 = 37.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.54x = 108.81 × 37.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.54x = 4,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114.65/72.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.72

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