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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 99.43 and 45.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 99.43 and 45.82 is: 63.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 99.43 = 45.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/99.43 = 45.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 99.43 × 45.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 4,555.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,555.88/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.28

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