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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.93, 99.30 and 55.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.93, 99.30 and 55.61 is: 76.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.93 : 99.30 = 55.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.93/99.30 = 55.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.93x = 99.30 × 55.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.93x = 5,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,521.79/71.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.77

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