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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 99.26 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 99.26 and 62.13 is: 85.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 99.26 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/99.26 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 99.26 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 6,166.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,166.71/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.65

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