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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.76, 99.06 and 53.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.76, 99.06 and 53.37 is: 73.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.76 : 99.06 = 53.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.76/99.06 = 53.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.76x = 99.06 × 53.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.76x = 5,286.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,286.83/71.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.67

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