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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.07, 99.45 and 62.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.07, 99.45 and 62.25 is: 85.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.07 : 99.45 = 62.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.07/99.45 = 62.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.07x = 99.45 × 62.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.07x = 6,190.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,190.76/72.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.90

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