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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.12, 108.14 and 45.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.12, 108.14 and 45.08 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.12 : 108.14 = 45.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.12/108.14 = 45.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.12x = 108.14 × 45.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.12x = 4,874.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,874.95/72.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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