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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.93, 100.65 and 49.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.93, 100.65 and 49.65 is: 68.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.93 : 100.65 = 49.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.93/100.65 = 49.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.93x = 100.65 × 49.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.93x = 4,997.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,997.27/72.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.52

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