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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.06, 99.36 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.06, 99.36 and 53.58 is: 73.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.06 : 99.36 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.06/99.36 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.06x = 99.36 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.06x = 5,323.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,323.71/72.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.88

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