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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.39, 99.89 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.39, 99.89 and 46.50 is: 64.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.39 : 99.89 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.39/99.89 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.39x = 99.89 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.39x = 4,644.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,644.65/72.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.16

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