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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.52, 110.12 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.52, 110.12 and 59.94 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.52 : 110.12 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.52/110.12 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.52x = 110.12 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.52x = 6,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,600.59/73.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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