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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.95, 109.42 and 32.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.95, 109.42 and 32.35 is: 48.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.95 : 109.42 = 32.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.95/109.42 = 32.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.95x = 109.42 × 32.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.95x = 3,539.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539.59/72.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.52

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