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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.05, 108 and 63.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.05, 108 and 63.45 is: 95.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.05 : 108 = 63.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.05/108 = 63.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.05x = 108 × 63.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.05x = 6,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,852.60/72.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.12

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