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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.22, 99.66 and 43.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.22, 99.66 and 43.12 is: 59.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.22 : 99.66 = 43.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.22/99.66 = 43.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.22x = 99.66 × 43.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.22x = 4,297.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,297.34/72.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.50

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