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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.28, 99.59 and 69.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.28, 99.59 and 69.58 is: 95.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.28 : 99.59 = 69.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.28/99.59 = 69.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.28x = 99.59 × 69.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.28x = 6,929.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,929.47/72.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.87

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