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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.12, 109.70 and 38.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.12, 109.70 and 38.91 is: 58.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.12 : 109.70 = 38.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.12/109.70 = 38.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.12x = 109.70 × 38.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.12x = 4,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268.68/73.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.38

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