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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.47, 99.83 and 56.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.47, 99.83 and 56.07 is: 77.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.47 : 99.83 = 56.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.47/99.83 = 56.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.47x = 99.83 × 56.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.47x = 5,597.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,597.61/72.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.24

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