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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.31, 108.43 and 46.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.31, 108.43 and 46.63 is: 69.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.31 : 108.43 = 46.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.31/108.43 = 46.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.31x = 108.43 × 46.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.31x = 5,056.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,056.09/72.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.92

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