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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.02, 99.30 and 53.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.02, 99.30 and 53.60 is: 73.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.02 : 99.30 = 53.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.02/99.30 = 53.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.02x = 99.30 × 53.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.02x = 5,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,322.48/72.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.90

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