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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.58, 109.22 and 55.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.58, 109.22 and 55.54 is: 83.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.58 : 109.22 = 55.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.58/109.22 = 55.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.58x = 109.22 × 55.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.58x = 6,066.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,066.08/72.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.58

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