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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.51, 99.84 and 64.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.51, 99.84 and 64.41 is: 88.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.51 : 99.84 = 64.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.51/99.84 = 64.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.51x = 99.84 × 64.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.51x = 6,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,430.69/72.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.69

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