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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.52, 99.98 and 50.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.52, 99.98 and 50.68 is: 69.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.52 : 99.98 = 50.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.52/99.98 = 50.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.52x = 99.98 × 50.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.52x = 5,066.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,066.99/72.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.87

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