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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.79, 109.19 and 32.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.79, 109.19 and 32.22 is: 48.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.79 : 109.19 = 32.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.79/109.19 = 32.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.79x = 109.19 × 32.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.79x = 3,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,518.10/72.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.33

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