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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.96, 109.23 and 50.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.96, 109.23 and 50.16 is: 75.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.96 : 109.23 = 50.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.96/109.23 = 50.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.96x = 109.23 × 50.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.96x = 5,478.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,478.98/72.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.10

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