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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 108.18 and 56.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 108.18 and 56.88 is: 85.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 108.18 = 56.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/108.18 = 56.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 108.18 × 56.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 6,153.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,153.28/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.46

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