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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.15, 108.04 and 50.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.15, 108.04 and 50.51 is: 75.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.15 : 108.04 = 50.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.15/108.04 = 50.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.15x = 108.04 × 50.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.15x = 5,457.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,457.24/72.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.63

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