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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.79, 115.67 and 54.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.79, 115.67 and 54.73 is: 75.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.79 : 115.67 = 54.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.79/115.67 = 54.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.79x = 115.67 × 54.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.79x = 6,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,330.62/83.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.55

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