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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 99.39 and 46.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 99.39 and 46.14 is: 63.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 99.39 = 46.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/99.39 = 46.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 99.39 × 46.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 4,585.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,585.85/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.69

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