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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.28, 108.48 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.28, 108.48 and 55.19 is: 82.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.28 : 108.48 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.28/108.48 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.28x = 108.48 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.28x = 5,987.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,987.25/72.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.83

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