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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.69, 109.03 and 24.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.69, 109.03 and 24.60 is: 36.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.69 : 109.03 = 24.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.69/109.03 = 24.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.69x = 109.03 × 24.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.69x = 2,682.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682.14/72.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.90

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