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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.19, 99.49 and 67.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.19, 99.49 and 67.31 is: 92.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.19 : 99.49 = 67.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.19/99.49 = 67.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.19x = 99.49 × 67.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.19x = 6,696.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,696.67/72.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.76

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