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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.76, 109.03 and 55.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.76, 109.03 and 55.62 is: 83.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.76 : 109.03 = 55.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.76/109.03 = 55.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.76x = 109.03 × 55.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.76x = 6,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,064.25/72.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.35

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