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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.76, 100.37 and 49.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.76, 100.37 and 49.45 is: 68.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.76 : 100.37 = 49.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.76/100.37 = 49.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.76x = 100.37 × 49.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.76x = 4,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,962.80/72.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.21

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