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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.42, 110.04 and 52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.42, 110.04 and 52 is: 77.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.42 : 110.04 = 52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.42/110.04 = 52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.42x = 110.04 × 52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.42x = 5,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,722.08/73.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.94

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