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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.91, 109.18 and 36.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.91, 109.18 and 36.28 is: 54.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.91 : 109.18 = 36.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.91/109.18 = 36.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.91x = 109.18 × 36.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.91x = 3,961.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,961.05/72.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.33

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