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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.45, 99.95 and 54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.45, 99.95 and 54 is: 74.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.45 : 99.95 = 54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.45/99.95 = 54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.45x = 99.95 × 54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.45x = 5,397.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,397.03/72.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.49

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