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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.44, 99.32 and 72.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.44, 99.32 and 72.32 is: 99.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.44 : 99.32 = 72.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.44/99.32 = 72.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.44x = 99.32 × 72.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.44x = 7,182.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,182.82/72.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.16

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