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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.63, 108.94 and 24.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.63, 108.94 and 24.54 is: 36.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.63 : 108.94 = 24.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.63/108.94 = 24.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.63x = 108.94 × 24.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.63x = 2,672.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,672.84/72.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.80

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