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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.70, 108.96 and 32.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.70, 108.96 and 32.16 is: 48.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.70 : 108.96 = 32.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.70/108.96 = 32.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.70x = 108.96 × 32.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.70x = 3,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504.15/72.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.20

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