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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.27, 99.81 and 50.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.27, 99.81 and 50.40 is: 69.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.27 : 99.81 = 50.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.27/99.81 = 50.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.27x = 99.81 × 50.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.27x = 5,030.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,030.42/72.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.61

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