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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.70, 108.78 and 60.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.70, 108.78 and 60.55 is: 90.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.70 : 108.78 = 60.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.70/108.78 = 60.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.70x = 108.78 × 60.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.70x = 6,586.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,586.63/72.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.60

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