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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.47, 99.14 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.47, 99.14 and 72.27 is: 98.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.47 : 99.14 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.47/99.14 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.47x = 99.14 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.47x = 7,164.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,164.85/72.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.87

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