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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.03, 99.40 and 50.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.03, 99.40 and 50.25 is: 69.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.03 : 99.40 = 50.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.03/99.40 = 50.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.03x = 99.40 × 50.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.03x = 4,994.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,994.85/72.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.34

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