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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.85, 109.19 and 38.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.85, 109.19 and 38.05 is: 57.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.85 : 109.19 = 38.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.85/109.19 = 38.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.85x = 109.19 × 38.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.85x = 4,154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,154.13/72.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.02

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