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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.96, 108 and 35.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.96, 108 and 35.91 is: 53.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.96 : 108 = 35.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.96/108 = 35.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.96x = 108 × 35.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.96x = 3,878.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878.28/71.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.90

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