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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.22, 109.76 and 38.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.22, 109.76 and 38.90 is: 58.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.22 : 109.76 = 38.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.22/109.76 = 38.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.22x = 109.76 × 38.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.22x = 4,269.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,269.66/73.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.31

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