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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.95, 100.68 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.95, 100.68 and 55.44 is: 76.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.95 : 100.68 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.95/100.68 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.95x = 100.68 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.95x = 5,580.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,580.92/72.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.50

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