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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.32, 99.72 and 64.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.32, 99.72 and 64.58 is: 89.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.32 : 99.72 = 64.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.32/99.72 = 64.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.32x = 99.72 × 64.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.32x = 6,439.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,439.92/72.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.05

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