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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.38, 99.90 and 46.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.38, 99.90 and 46.19 is: 63.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.38 : 99.90 = 46.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.38/99.90 = 46.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.38x = 99.90 × 46.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.38x = 4,614.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,614.63/72.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.75

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