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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.73, 99 and 43.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.73, 99 and 43.75 is: 60.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.73 : 99 = 43.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.73/99 = 43.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.73x = 99 × 43.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.73x = 4,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,331.25/71.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.38

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