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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.96, 109.37 and 38.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.96, 109.37 and 38.67 is: 57.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.96 : 109.37 = 38.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.96/109.37 = 38.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.96x = 109.37 × 38.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.96x = 4,229.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229.43/72.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.97

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