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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55.72, 83.34 and 43.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 55.72, 83.34 and 43.72 is: 65.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    55.72 : 83.34 = 43.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    55.72/83.34 = 43.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    55.72x = 83.34 × 43.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    55.72x = 3,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,643.62/55.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.39

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