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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.96, 99.05 and 53.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.96, 99.05 and 53.51 is: 73.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.96 : 99.05 = 53.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.96/99.05 = 53.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.96x = 99.05 × 53.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.96x = 5,299.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,299.40/71.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.65

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