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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.07, 99.40 and 45.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.07, 99.40 and 45.82 is: 63.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.07 : 99.40 = 45.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.07/99.40 = 45.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.07x = 99.40 × 45.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.07x = 4,554.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,554.51/72.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.20

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