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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.95, 109.29 and 32.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.95, 109.29 and 32.30 is: 48.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.95 : 109.29 = 32.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.95/109.29 = 32.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.95x = 109.29 × 32.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.95x = 3,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529.52/72.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.39

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