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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.59, 108.84 and 38.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.59, 108.84 and 38.33 is: 57.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.59 : 108.84 = 38.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.59/108.84 = 38.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.59x = 108.84 × 38.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.59x = 4,171.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,171.29/72.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.46

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