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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.04, 108.04 and 23.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.04, 108.04 and 23.96 is: 35.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.04 : 108.04 = 23.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.04/108.04 = 23.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.04x = 108.04 × 23.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.04x = 2,588.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,588.64/72.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.93

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