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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.96, 110.84 and 52.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.96, 110.84 and 52.29 is: 78.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.96 : 110.84 = 52.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.96/110.84 = 52.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.96x = 110.84 × 52.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.96x = 5,795.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,795.56/73.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.36

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