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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.69, 109.04 and 50.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.69, 109.04 and 50.69 is: 76.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.69 : 109.04 = 50.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.69/109.04 = 50.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.69x = 109.04 × 50.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.69x = 5,526.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,526.44/72.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.03

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