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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.90, 99.23 and 53.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.90, 99.23 and 53.45 is: 73.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.90 : 99.23 = 53.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.90/99.23 = 53.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.90x = 99.23 × 53.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.90x = 5,303.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,303.08/71.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.76

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