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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.15, 99.62 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.15, 99.62 and 55.76 is: 76.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.15 : 99.62 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.15/99.62 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.15x = 99.62 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.15x = 5,554.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,554.03/72.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.98

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