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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.70, 98.91 and 53.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.70, 98.91 and 53.22 is: 73.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.70 : 98.91 = 53.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.70/98.91 = 53.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.70x = 98.91 × 53.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.70x = 5,263.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,263.99/71.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.42

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