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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.83, 109.18 and 36.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.83, 109.18 and 36.25 is: 54.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.83 : 109.18 = 36.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.83/109.18 = 36.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.83x = 109.18 × 36.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.83x = 3,957.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,957.55/72.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.34

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