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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.42, 99.94 and 43.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.42, 99.94 and 43.31 is: 59.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.42 : 99.94 = 43.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.42/99.94 = 43.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.42x = 99.94 × 43.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.42x = 4,327.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,327.90/72.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.76

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