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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.10, 99.32 and 55.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.10, 99.32 and 55.68 is: 76.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.10 : 99.32 = 55.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.10/99.32 = 55.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.10x = 99.32 × 55.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.10x = 5,530.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,530.14/72.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.70

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