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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.93, 107.87 and 23.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.93, 107.87 and 23.81 is: 35.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.93 : 107.87 = 23.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.93/107.87 = 23.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.93x = 107.87 × 23.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.93x = 2,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,567.90/71.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.70

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