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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.13, 109.64 and 38.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.13, 109.64 and 38.86 is: 58.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.13 : 109.64 = 38.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.13/109.64 = 38.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.13x = 109.64 × 38.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.13x = 4,260.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260.43/73.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.26

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