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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.93, 109.38 and 36.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.93, 109.38 and 36.83 is: 55.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.93 : 109.38 = 36.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.93/109.38 = 36.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.93x = 109.38 × 36.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.93x = 4,028.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028.47/72.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.24

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