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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.21, 99.63 and 46.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.21, 99.63 and 46.35 is: 63.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.21 : 99.63 = 46.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.21/99.63 = 46.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.21x = 99.63 × 46.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.21x = 4,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617.85/72.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.95

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