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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 107.92 and 35.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 107.92 and 35.96 is: 53.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 107.92 = 35.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/107.92 = 35.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 107.92 × 35.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 3,880.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,880.80/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.90

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