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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 99.32 and 50.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 99.32 and 50.13 is: 69.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 99.32 = 50.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/99.32 = 50.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 99.32 × 50.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 4,978.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978.66/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.15

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