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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.45, 99.95 and 43.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.45, 99.95 and 43.32 is: 59.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.45 : 99.95 = 43.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.45/99.95 = 43.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.45x = 99.95 × 43.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.45x = 4,329.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,329.83/72.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.76

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