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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.44, 129.96 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.44, 129.96 and 72.60 is: 99.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.44 : 129.96 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.44/129.96 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.44x = 129.96 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.44x = 9,435.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,435.10/94.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.91

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