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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.47, 99.97 and 49.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.47, 99.97 and 49.13 is: 67.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.47 : 99.97 = 49.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.47/99.97 = 49.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.47x = 99.97 × 49.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.47x = 4,911.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,911.53/72.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.77

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