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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 78.62, 108.36 and 55.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 78.62, 108.36 and 55.33 is: 76.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    78.62 : 108.36 = 55.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    78.62/108.36 = 55.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    78.62x = 108.36 × 55.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    78.62x = 5,995.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,995.29/78.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.26

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