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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.03, 107.97 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.03, 107.97 and 53.94 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.03 : 107.97 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.03/107.97 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.03x = 107.97 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.03x = 5,823.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,823.90/72.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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