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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.10, 108.14 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.10, 108.14 and 45.22 is: 67.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.10 : 108.14 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.10/108.14 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.10x = 108.14 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.10x = 4,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890.09/72.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.82

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