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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.76, 109.16 and 21.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.76, 109.16 and 21.41 is: 32.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.76 : 109.16 = 21.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.76/109.16 = 21.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.76x = 109.16 × 21.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.76x = 2,336.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,336.46/72.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.11

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