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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 108.07 and 39.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 108.07 and 39.94 is: 59.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 108.07 = 39.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/108.07 = 39.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 108.07 × 39.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 4,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315.95/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.94

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