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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.53, 110.22 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.53, 110.22 and 55.44 is: 83.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.53 : 110.22 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.53/110.22 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.53x = 110.22 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.53x = 6,110.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,110.60/73.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.10

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