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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.70, 99.91 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.70, 99.91 and 65.50 is: 90.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.70 : 99.91 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.70/99.91 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.70x = 99.91 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.70x = 6,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,543.78/72.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.01

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