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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.41, 108.54 and 49.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.41, 108.54 and 49.59 is: 74.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.41 : 108.54 = 49.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.41/108.54 = 49.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.41x = 108.54 × 49.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.41x = 5,382.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,382.50/72.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.34

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