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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.27, 99.72 and 46.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.27, 99.72 and 46.05 is: 63.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.27 : 99.72 = 46.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.27/99.72 = 46.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.27x = 99.72 × 46.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.27x = 4,591.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,591.73/72.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.54

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