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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.95, 109.38 and 38.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.95, 109.38 and 38.67 is: 57.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.95 : 109.38 = 38.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.95/109.38 = 38.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.95x = 109.38 × 38.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.95x = 4,229.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229.72/72.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.98

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