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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.62, 100.11 and 50.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.62, 100.11 and 50.72 is: 69.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.62 : 100.11 = 50.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.62/100.11 = 50.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.62x = 100.11 × 50.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.62x = 5,077.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,077.58/72.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.92

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