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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.77, 98.89 and 53.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.77, 98.89 and 53.34 is: 73.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.77 : 98.89 = 53.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.77/98.89 = 53.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.77x = 98.89 × 53.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.77x = 5,274.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,274.79/71.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.50

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