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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.37, 119.09 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.37, 119.09 and 55 is: 82.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.37 : 119.09 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.37/119.09 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.37x = 119.09 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.37x = 6,549.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,549.95/79.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.52

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