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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.99, 109.62 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.99, 109.62 and 59.49 is: 89.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.99 : 109.62 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.99/109.62 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.99x = 109.62 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.99x = 6,521.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,521.29/72.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.35

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