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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.96, 99.28 and 50.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.96, 99.28 and 50.12 is: 69.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.96 : 99.28 = 50.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.96/99.28 = 50.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.96x = 99.28 × 50.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.96x = 4,975.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975.91/71.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.15

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