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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.82, 107.72 and 46.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.82, 107.72 and 46.15 is: 69.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.82 : 107.72 = 46.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.82/107.72 = 46.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.82x = 107.72 × 46.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.82x = 4,971.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971.28/71.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.22

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