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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.83, 96.26 and 53.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.83, 96.26 and 53.43 is: 73.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.83 : 96.26 = 53.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.83/96.26 = 53.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.83x = 96.26 × 53.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.83x = 5,143.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,143.17/69.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.65

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