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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.65, 109.92 and 55.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.65, 109.92 and 55.13 is: 76.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.65 : 109.92 = 55.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.65/109.92 = 55.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.65x = 109.92 × 55.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.65x = 6,059.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,059.34/79.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.07

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