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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.83, 110.79 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.83, 110.79 and 53.58 is: 80.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.83 : 110.79 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.83/110.79 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.83x = 110.79 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.83x = 5,936.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,936.13/73.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.40

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