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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.81, 99.54 and 72.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.81, 99.54 and 72.81 is: 99.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.81 : 99.54 = 72.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.81/99.54 = 72.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.81x = 99.54 × 72.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.81x = 7,247.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,247.51/72.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.54

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