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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.16, 99.58 and 43.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.16, 99.58 and 43.06 is: 59.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.16 : 99.58 = 43.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.16/99.58 = 43.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.16x = 99.58 × 43.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.16x = 4,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,287.42/72.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.42

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