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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.54, 108.80 and 49.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.54, 108.80 and 49.73 is: 74.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.54 : 108.80 = 49.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.54/108.80 = 49.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.54x = 108.80 × 49.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.54x = 5,410.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410.20/72.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.58

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