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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.29, 108.21 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.29, 108.21 and 53.96 is: 80.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.29 : 108.21 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.29/108.21 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.29x = 108.21 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.29x = 5,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,838.47/72.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.77

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