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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.04, 99.60 and 59.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.04, 99.60 and 59.02 is: 81.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.04 : 99.60 = 59.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.04/99.60 = 59.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.04x = 99.60 × 59.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.04x = 5,878.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,878.39/72.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.60

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