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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.96, 109.46 and 24.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.96, 109.46 and 24.88 is: 37.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.96 : 109.46 = 24.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.96/109.46 = 24.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.96x = 109.46 × 24.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.96x = 2,723.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723.36/72.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.33

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