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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.98, 110.70 and 53.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.98, 110.70 and 53.64 is: 80.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.98 : 110.70 = 53.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.98/110.70 = 53.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.98x = 110.70 × 53.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.98x = 5,937.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,937.95/73.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.26

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