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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.11, 108.05 and 45.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.11, 108.05 and 45.00 is: 67.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.11 : 108.05 = 45.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.11/108.05 = 45.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.11x = 108.05 × 45.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.11x = 4,862.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862.58/72.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.43

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