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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.09, 99.48 and 39.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.09, 99.48 and 39.34 is: 54.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.09 : 99.48 = 39.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.09/99.48 = 39.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.09x = 99.48 × 39.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.09x = 3,913.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,913.29/72.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.29

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