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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.84, 100.55 and 43.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.84, 100.55 and 43.76 is: 60.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.84 : 100.55 = 43.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.84/100.55 = 43.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.84x = 100.55 × 43.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.84x = 4,399.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,399.35/72.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.40

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