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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.18, 99.65 and 45.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.18, 99.65 and 45.98 is: 63.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.18 : 99.65 = 45.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.18/99.65 = 45.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.18x = 99.65 × 45.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.18x = 4,581.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,581.18/72.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.47

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