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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.91, 109.17 and 56.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.91, 109.17 and 56.68 is: 84.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.91 : 109.17 = 56.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.91/109.17 = 56.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.91x = 109.17 × 56.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.91x = 6,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,187.76/72.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.87

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