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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.20, 99.58 and 45.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.20, 99.58 and 45.94 is: 63.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.20 : 99.58 = 45.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.20/99.58 = 45.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.20x = 99.58 × 45.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.20x = 4,574.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,574.71/72.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.36

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