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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.97, 99.31 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.97, 99.31 and 45.76 is: 63.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.97 : 99.31 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.97/99.31 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.97x = 99.31 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.97x = 4,543.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,543.70/71.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.13

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