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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.79, 99.06 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.79, 99.06 and 45.96 is: 63.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.79 : 99.06 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.79/99.06 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.79x = 99.06 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.79x = 4,552.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552.80/71.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.42

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