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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.62, 109 and 32.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.62, 109 and 32.08 is: 48.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.62 : 109 = 32.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.62/109 = 32.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.62x = 109 × 32.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.62x = 3,496.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,496.72/72.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.15

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