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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.09, 99.51 and 44.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.09, 99.51 and 44.09 is: 60.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.09 : 99.51 = 44.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.09/99.51 = 44.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.09x = 99.51 × 44.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.09x = 4,387.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,387.91/72.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.87

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