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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.08, 99.32 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.08, 99.32 and 65.88 is: 90.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.08 : 99.32 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.08/99.32 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.08x = 99.32 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.08x = 6,543.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543.20/72.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.78

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