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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.46, 99.91 and 49.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.46, 99.91 and 49.11 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.46 : 99.91 = 49.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.46/99.91 = 49.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.46x = 99.91 × 49.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.46x = 4,906.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906.58/72.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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