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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.94, 99.32 and 55.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.94, 99.32 and 55.53 is: 76.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.94 : 99.32 = 55.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.94/99.32 = 55.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.94x = 99.32 × 55.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.94x = 5,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,514.96/71.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.66

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