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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.11, 99.36 and 55.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.11, 99.36 and 55.49 is: 76.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.11 : 99.36 = 55.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.11/99.36 = 55.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.11x = 99.36 × 55.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.11x = 5,513.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,513.49/72.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.46

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