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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.14, 108 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.14, 108 and 45 is: 67.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.14 : 108 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.14/108 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.14x = 108 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.14x = 4,860
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860/72.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.37

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