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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.07, 99.45 and 39.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.07, 99.45 and 39.32 is: 54.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.07 : 99.45 = 39.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.07/99.45 = 39.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.07x = 99.45 × 39.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.07x = 3,910.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,910.37/72.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.26

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