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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.76, 110.70 and 53.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.76, 110.70 and 53.51 is: 80.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.76 : 110.70 = 53.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.76/110.70 = 53.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.76x = 110.70 × 53.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.76x = 5,923.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,923.56/73.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.31

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