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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.47, 99.91 and 50.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.47, 99.91 and 50.30 is: 69.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.47 : 99.91 = 50.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.47/99.91 = 50.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.47x = 99.91 × 50.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.47x = 5,025.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,025.41/72.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.34

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