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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.13, 100.62 and 55.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.13, 100.62 and 55.54 is: 76.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.13 : 100.62 = 55.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.13/100.62 = 55.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.13x = 100.62 × 55.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.13x = 5,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,588.80/73.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.42

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