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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.59, 108.80 and 35.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.59, 108.80 and 35.95 is: 53.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.59 : 108.80 = 35.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.59/108.80 = 35.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.59x = 108.80 × 35.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.59x = 3,911.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911.18/72.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.88

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