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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.09, 99.56 and 44.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.09, 99.56 and 44.48 is: 61.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.09 : 99.56 = 44.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.09/99.56 = 44.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.09x = 99.56 × 44.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.09x = 4,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,428.79/72.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.43

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