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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.58, 108.89 and 24.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.58, 108.89 and 24.48 is: 36.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.58 : 108.89 = 24.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.58/108.89 = 24.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.58x = 108.89 × 24.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.58x = 2,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665.69/72.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.73

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