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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.26, 108.40 and 23.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.26, 108.40 and 23.50 is: 35.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.26 : 108.40 = 23.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.26/108.40 = 23.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.26x = 108.40 × 23.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.26x = 2,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,547.40/72.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.25

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