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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.97, 110.34 and 55.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.97, 110.34 and 55.37 is: 76.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.97 : 110.34 = 55.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.97/110.34 = 55.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.97x = 110.34 × 55.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.97x = 6,108.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,108.70/79.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.39

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