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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.93, 110.63 and 55.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.93, 110.63 and 55.54 is: 83.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.93 : 110.63 = 55.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.93/110.63 = 55.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.93x = 110.63 × 55.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.93x = 6,143.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,143.56/73.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.10

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