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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.65, 108.74 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.65, 108.74 and 55.46 is: 83.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.65 : 108.74 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.65/108.74 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.65x = 108.74 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.65x = 6,030.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,030.31/72.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.01

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