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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.22, 108.44 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.22, 108.44 and 45.22 is: 67.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.22 : 108.44 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.22/108.44 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.22x = 108.44 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.22x = 4,903.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903.66/72.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.90

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