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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.71, 109.33 and 50.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.71, 109.33 and 50.03 is: 75.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.71 : 109.33 = 50.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.71/109.33 = 50.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.71x = 109.33 × 50.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.71x = 5,469.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,469.11/72.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.22

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