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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.45, 99.99 and 50.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.45, 99.99 and 50.64 is: 69.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.45 : 99.99 = 50.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.45/99.99 = 50.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.45x = 99.99 × 50.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.45x = 5,063.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,063.49/72.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.89

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