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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.35, 99.82 and 44.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.35, 99.82 and 44.71 is: 61.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.35 : 99.82 = 44.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.35/99.82 = 44.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.35x = 99.82 × 44.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.35x = 4,462.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,462.73/72.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.68

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