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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.76, 109.12 and 30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.76, 109.12 and 30 is: 44.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.76 : 109.12 = 30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.76/109.12 = 30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.76x = 109.12 × 30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.76x = 3,273.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273.60/72.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.99

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