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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.95, 109.49 and 50.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.95, 109.49 and 50.09 is: 75.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.95 : 109.49 = 50.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.95/109.49 = 50.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.95x = 109.49 × 50.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.95x = 5,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,484.35/72.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.18

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