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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.76, 108.68 and 56.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.76, 108.68 and 56.56 is: 84.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.76 : 108.68 = 56.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.76/108.68 = 56.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.76x = 108.68 × 56.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.76x = 6,146.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,146.94/72.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.48

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