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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.22, 108.34 and 71.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.22, 108.34 and 71.96 is: 107.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.22 : 108.34 = 71.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.22/108.34 = 71.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.22x = 108.34 × 71.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.22x = 7,796.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,796.15/72.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.95

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