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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.29, 106.93 and 53.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.29, 106.93 and 53.37 is: 80.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.29 : 106.93 = 53.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.29/106.93 = 53.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.29x = 106.93 × 53.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.29x = 5,706.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,706.85/71.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.05

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