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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 107.98 and 35.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 107.98 and 35.89 is: 53.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 107.98 = 35.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/107.98 = 35.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 107.98 × 35.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 3,875.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875.40/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.83

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