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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.96, 107.90 and 23.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.96, 107.90 and 23.86 is: 35.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.96 : 107.90 = 23.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.96/107.90 = 23.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.96x = 107.90 × 23.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.96x = 2,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573.84/71.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.77

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