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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 99.30 and 56.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 99.30 and 56.43 is: 77.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 99.30 = 56.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/99.30 = 56.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 99.30 × 56.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 5,603.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,603.50/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.83

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