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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.47, 99.95 and 70.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.47, 99.95 and 70.09 is: 96.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.47 : 99.95 = 70.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.47/99.95 = 70.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.47x = 99.95 × 70.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.47x = 7,005.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,005.50/72.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.67

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