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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.17, 99.46 and 65.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.17, 99.46 and 65.62 is: 90.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.17 : 99.46 = 65.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.17/99.46 = 65.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.17x = 99.46 × 65.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.17x = 6,526.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,526.57/72.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.43

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