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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.67, 108.96 and 36.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.67, 108.96 and 36.58 is: 54.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.67 : 108.96 = 36.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.67/108.96 = 36.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.67x = 108.96 × 36.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.67x = 3,986.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,986.17/72.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.85

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