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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.74, 108.69 and 56.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.74, 108.69 and 56.72 is: 84.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.74 : 108.69 = 56.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.74/108.69 = 56.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.74x = 108.69 × 56.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.74x = 6,164.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,164.61/72.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.75

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