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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.25, 108.41 and 49.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.25, 108.41 and 49.13 is: 73.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.25 : 108.41 = 49.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.25/108.41 = 49.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.25x = 108.41 × 49.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.25x = 5,326.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,326.18/72.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.72

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