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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.73, 109.90 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.73, 109.90 and 55.16 is: 76.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.73 : 109.90 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.73/109.90 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.73x = 109.90 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.73x = 6,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,062.08/79.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.03

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