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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.96, 109.61 and 44.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.96, 109.61 and 44.15 is: 66.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.96 : 109.61 = 44.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.96/109.61 = 44.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.96x = 109.61 × 44.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.96x = 4,839.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,839.28/72.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.33

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