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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.78, 108.96 and 53.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.78, 108.96 and 53.44 is: 80.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.78 : 108.96 = 53.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.78/108.96 = 53.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.78x = 108.96 × 53.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.78x = 5,822.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,822.82/72.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.01

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