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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.86, 99.06 and 54.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.86, 99.06 and 54.34 is: 74.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.86 : 99.06 = 54.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.86/99.06 = 54.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.86x = 99.06 × 54.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.86x = 5,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,382.92/71.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.91

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