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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.29, 99.95 and 69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.29, 99.95 and 69 is: 95.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.29 : 99.95 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.29/99.95 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.29x = 99.95 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.29x = 6,896.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896.21/72.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.40

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