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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.19, 99.62 and 39.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.19, 99.62 and 39.45 is: 54.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.19 : 99.62 = 39.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.19/99.62 = 39.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.19x = 99.62 × 39.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.19x = 3,929.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,929.61/72.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.43

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