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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.76, 109.08 and 35.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.76, 109.08 and 35.68 is: 53.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.76 : 109.08 = 35.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.76/109.08 = 35.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.76x = 109.08 × 35.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.76x = 3,892.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892.59/72.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.50

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