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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.26, 108.28 and 56.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.26, 108.28 and 56.98 is: 85.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.26 : 108.28 = 56.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.26/108.28 = 56.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.26x = 108.28 × 56.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.26x = 6,169.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,169.79/72.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.38

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