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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.94, 107.91 and 17.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.94, 107.91 and 17.84 is: 26.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.94 : 107.91 = 17.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.94/107.91 = 17.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.94x = 107.91 × 17.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.94x = 1,924.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924.62/71.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.75

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