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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.93, 99.18 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.93, 99.18 and 55.52 is: 76.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.93 : 99.18 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.93/99.18 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.93x = 99.18 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.93x = 5,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,505.98/71.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.55

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