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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.30, 99.83 and 46.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.30, 99.83 and 46.13 is: 63.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.30 : 99.83 = 46.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.30/99.83 = 46.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.30x = 99.83 × 46.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.30x = 4,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605.48/72.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.70

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