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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.03, 107.99 and 23.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.03, 107.99 and 23.91 is: 35.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.03 : 107.99 = 23.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.03/107.99 = 23.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.03x = 107.99 × 23.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.03x = 2,581.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,581.92/72.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.85

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