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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.14, 99.55 and 39.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.14, 99.55 and 39.39 is: 54.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.14 : 99.55 = 39.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.14/99.55 = 39.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.14x = 99.55 × 39.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.14x = 3,921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921.69/72.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.36

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