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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.19, 99.62 and 54.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.19, 99.62 and 54.67 is: 75.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.19 : 99.62 = 54.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.19/99.62 = 54.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.19x = 99.62 × 54.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.19x = 5,446.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,446.36/72.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.45

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