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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.98, 111 and 53.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.98, 111 and 53.72 is: 80.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.98 : 111 = 53.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.98/111 = 53.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.98x = 111 × 53.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.98x = 5,962.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,962.92/73.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.60

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