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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.27, 99.69 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.27, 99.69 and 55.87 is: 77.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.27 : 99.69 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.27/99.69 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.27x = 99.69 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.27x = 5,569.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,569.22/72.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.06

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