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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.76, 109.18 and 36.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.76, 109.18 and 36.69 is: 55.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.76 : 109.18 = 36.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.76/109.18 = 36.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.76x = 109.18 × 36.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.76x = 4,005.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005.81/72.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.06

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