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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.82, 99.06 and 52.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.82, 99.06 and 52.38 is: 72.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.82 : 99.06 = 52.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.82/99.06 = 52.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.82x = 99.06 × 52.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.82x = 5,188.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,188.76/71.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.25

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