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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.10, 116.13 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.10, 116.13 and 55 is: 75.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.10 : 116.13 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.10/116.13 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.10x = 116.13 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.10x = 6,387.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,387.15/84.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.95

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