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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58.72, 81.04 and 53.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 58.72, 81.04 and 53.84 is: 74.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    58.72 : 81.04 = 53.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    58.72/81.04 = 53.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    58.72x = 81.04 × 53.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    58.72x = 4,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363.19/58.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.31

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