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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.75, 109.23 and 55.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.75, 109.23 and 55.69 is: 83.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.75 : 109.23 = 55.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.75/109.23 = 55.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.75x = 109.23 × 55.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.75x = 6,083.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,083.36/72.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.62

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