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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.89, 109.41 and 32.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.89, 109.41 and 32.33 is: 48.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.89 : 109.41 = 32.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.89/109.41 = 32.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.89x = 109.41 × 32.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.89x = 3,537.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,537.23/72.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.53

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