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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.91, 100.60 and 50.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.91, 100.60 and 50.77 is: 70.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.91 : 100.60 = 50.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.91/100.60 = 50.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.91x = 100.60 × 50.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.91x = 5,107.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,107.46/72.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.05

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