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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.02, 99.35 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.02, 99.35 and 46.13 is: 63.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.02 : 99.35 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.02/99.35 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.02x = 99.35 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.02x = 4,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,583.02/72.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.64

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