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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.20, 108.18 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.20, 108.18 and 45.11 is: 67.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.20 : 108.18 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.20/108.18 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.20x = 108.18 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.20x = 4,879.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,879.46/72.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.59

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