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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.94, 99.34 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.94, 99.34 and 55.66 is: 76.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.94 : 99.34 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.94/99.34 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.94x = 99.34 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.94x = 5,529.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,529.26/71.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.86

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