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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.03, 108.33 and 46.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.03, 108.33 and 46.53 is: 69.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.03 : 108.33 = 46.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.03/108.33 = 46.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.03x = 108.33 × 46.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.03x = 5,040.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,040.59/72.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.98

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