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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.83, 100.44 and 50.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.83, 100.44 and 50.96 is: 70.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.83 : 100.44 = 50.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.83/100.44 = 50.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.83x = 100.44 × 50.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.83x = 5,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,118.67/72.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.28

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