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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.96, 110.98 and 35.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.96, 110.98 and 35.42 is: 53.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.96 : 110.98 = 35.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.96/110.98 = 35.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.96x = 110.98 × 35.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.96x = 3,930.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,930.27/73.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.14

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