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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.84, 107.67 and 54.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.84, 107.67 and 54.67 is: 81.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.84 : 107.67 = 54.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.84/107.67 = 54.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.84x = 107.67 × 54.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.84x = 5,886.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,886.05/71.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.93

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