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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.36, 99.84 and 46.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.36, 99.84 and 46.56 is: 64.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.36 : 99.84 = 46.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.36/99.84 = 46.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.36x = 99.84 × 46.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.36x = 4,648.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648.55/72.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.24

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