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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.59, 108.91 and 24.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.59, 108.91 and 24.50 is: 36.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.59 : 108.91 = 24.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.59/108.91 = 24.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.59x = 108.91 × 24.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.59x = 2,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,668.30/72.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.76

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