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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.91, 100.50 and 48.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.91, 100.50 and 48.31 is: 66.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.91 : 100.50 = 48.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.91/100.50 = 48.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.91x = 100.50 × 48.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.91x = 4,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,855.16/72.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.59

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