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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.65, 104.41 and 53.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.65, 104.41 and 53.87 is: 74.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.65 : 104.41 = 53.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.65/104.41 = 53.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.65x = 104.41 × 53.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.65x = 5,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,624.30/75.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.35

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