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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.52, 100.15 and 49.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.52, 100.15 and 49.31 is: 68.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.52 : 100.15 = 49.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.52/100.15 = 49.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.52x = 100.15 × 49.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.52x = 4,938.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,938.40/72.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.10

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