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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.93, 107.97 and 35.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.93, 107.97 and 35.39 is: 53.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.93 : 107.97 = 35.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.93/107.97 = 35.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.93x = 107.97 × 35.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.93x = 3,821.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,821.06/71.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.12

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