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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.84, 109.33 and 55.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.84, 109.33 and 55.82 is: 83.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.84 : 109.33 = 55.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.84/109.33 = 55.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.84x = 109.33 × 55.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.84x = 6,102.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,102.80/72.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.78

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