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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.43, 99.99 and 54.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.43, 99.99 and 54.92 is: 75.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.43 : 99.99 = 54.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.43/99.99 = 54.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.43x = 99.99 × 54.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.43x = 5,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,491.18/72.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.82

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