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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.60, 109.72 and 55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.60, 109.72 and 55 is: 75.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.60 : 109.72 = 55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.60/109.72 = 55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.60x = 109.72 × 55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.60x = 6,034.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,034.60/79.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.81

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