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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.94, 100.54 and 49.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.94, 100.54 and 49.58 is: 68.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.94 : 100.54 = 49.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.94/100.54 = 49.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.94x = 100.54 × 49.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.94x = 4,984.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,984.77/72.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.34

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