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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.16, 99.58 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.16, 99.58 and 44.52 is: 61.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.16 : 99.58 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.16/99.58 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.16x = 99.58 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.16x = 4,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433.19/72.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.44

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