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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.22, 108.15 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.22, 108.15 and 46.50 is: 69.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.22 : 108.15 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.22/108.15 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.22x = 108.15 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.22x = 5,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028.98/72.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.63

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