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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.06, 99.51 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.06, 99.51 and 45.88 is: 63.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.06 : 99.51 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.06/99.51 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.06x = 99.51 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.06x = 4,565.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565.52/72.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.36

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