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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.54, 108.70 and 35.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.54, 108.70 and 35.98 is: 53.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.54 : 108.70 = 35.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.54/108.70 = 35.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.54x = 108.70 × 35.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.54x = 3,910.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910.66/72.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.91

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