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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 107.81 and 50.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 107.81 and 50.27 is: 75.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 107.81 = 50.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/107.81 = 50.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 107.81 × 50.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 5,418.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,418.82/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.26

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