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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.62, 108.93 and 23.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.62, 108.93 and 23.87 is: 35.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.62 : 108.93 = 23.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.62/108.93 = 23.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.62x = 108.93 × 23.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.62x = 2,600.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,600.16/72.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.81

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