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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.87, 109.35 and 34.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.87, 109.35 and 34.32 is: 51.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.87 : 109.35 = 34.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.87/109.35 = 34.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.87x = 109.35 × 34.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.87x = 3,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752.89/72.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.50

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