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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.10, 99.39 and 54.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.10, 99.39 and 54.61 is: 75.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.10 : 99.39 = 54.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.10/99.39 = 54.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.10x = 99.39 × 54.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.10x = 5,427.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,427.69/72.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.28

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