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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72, 107.80 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72, 107.80 and 46.31 is: 69.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72 : 107.80 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72/107.80 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72x = 107.80 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72x = 4,991.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991.56/72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.33

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