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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 99.27 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 99.27 and 65.48 is: 90.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 99.27 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/99.27 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 99.27 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 6,499.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,499.70/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.27

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