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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.73, 108.96 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.73, 108.96 and 36.69 is: 54.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.73 : 108.96 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.73/108.96 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.73x = 108.96 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.73x = 3,997.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997.74/72.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.97

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