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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.15, 99.55 and 45.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.15, 99.55 and 45.93 is: 63.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.15 : 99.55 = 45.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.15/99.55 = 45.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.15x = 99.55 × 45.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.15x = 4,572.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,572.05/72.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.37

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