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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.07, 108 and 56.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.07, 108 and 56.79 is: 85.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.07 : 108 = 56.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.07/108 = 56.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.07x = 108 × 56.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.07x = 6,132.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132.78/72.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.09

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