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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73.21, 109.62 and 50.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73.21, 109.62 and 50.28 is: 75.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73.21 : 109.62 = 50.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73.21/109.62 = 50.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73.21x = 109.62 × 50.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73.21x = 5,511.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,511.69/73.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.29

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