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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.44, 99.91 and 50.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.44, 99.91 and 50.31 is: 69.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.44 : 99.91 = 50.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.44/99.91 = 50.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.44x = 99.91 × 50.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.44x = 5,025.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025.86/72.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.38

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