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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.33, 99.58 and 64.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.33, 99.58 and 64.02 is: 88.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.33 : 99.58 = 64.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.33/99.58 = 64.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.33x = 99.58 × 64.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.33x = 6,375.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,375.11/72.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.14

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