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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.93, 99.17 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.93, 99.17 and 54.38 is: 74.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.93 : 99.17 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.93/99.17 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.93x = 99.17 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.93x = 5,392.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,392.10/71.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.97

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