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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 108 and 56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 108 and 56 is: 84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 108 = 56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/108 = 56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 108 × 56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 6,048
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,048/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84

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