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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.36, 99.88 and 46.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.36, 99.88 and 46.52 is: 64.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.36 : 99.88 = 46.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.36/99.88 = 46.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.36x = 99.88 × 46.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.36x = 4,646.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646.42/72.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.21

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