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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.11, 107.92 and 46.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.11, 107.92 and 46.45 is: 69.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.11 : 107.92 = 46.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.11/107.92 = 46.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.11x = 107.92 × 46.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.11x = 5,012.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,012.88/72.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.52

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