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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73, 109.50 and 57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73, 109.50 and 57 is: 85.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73 : 109.50 = 57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73/109.50 = 57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73x = 109.50 × 57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73x = 6,241.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,241.50/73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.50

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