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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.40, 99.86 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.40, 99.86 and 44.76 is: 61.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.40 : 99.86 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.40/99.86 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.40x = 99.86 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.40x = 4,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469.73/72.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.74

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