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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.67, 107.58 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.67, 107.58 and 45.90 is: 68.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.67 : 107.58 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.67/107.58 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.67x = 107.58 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.67x = 4,937.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,937.92/71.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.90

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