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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.13, 99.49 and 43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.13, 99.49 and 43 is: 59.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.13 : 99.49 = 43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.13/99.49 = 43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.13x = 99.49 × 43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.13x = 4,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278.07/72.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.31

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