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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.61, 99.96 and 65.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.61, 99.96 and 65.32 is: 89.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.61 : 99.96 = 65.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.61/99.96 = 65.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.61x = 99.96 × 65.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.61x = 6,529.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,529.39/72.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.92

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