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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.56, 108.90 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.56, 108.90 and 72.24 is: 108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.56 : 108.90 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.56/108.90 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.56x = 108.90 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.56x = 7,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,866.94/72.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.43

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