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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.69, 109.04 and 32.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.69, 109.04 and 32.15 is: 48.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.69 : 109.04 = 32.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.69/109.04 = 32.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.69x = 109.04 × 32.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.69x = 3,505.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,505.64/72.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.23

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