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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.89, 100.54 and 53.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.89, 100.54 and 53.19 is: 73.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.89 : 100.54 = 53.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.89/100.54 = 53.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.89x = 100.54 × 53.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.89x = 5,347.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,347.72/72.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.37

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