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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.20, 99.60 and 46.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.20, 99.60 and 46.32 is: 63.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.20 : 99.60 = 46.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.20/99.60 = 46.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.20x = 99.60 × 46.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.20x = 4,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613.47/72.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.90

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