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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.16, 108.04 and 55.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.16, 108.04 and 55.12 is: 82.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.16 : 108.04 = 55.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.16/108.04 = 55.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.16x = 108.04 × 55.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.16x = 5,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,955.16/72.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.53

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