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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.35, 108.53 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.35, 108.53 and 45.47 is: 68.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.35 : 108.53 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.35/108.53 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.35x = 108.53 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.35x = 4,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,934.46/72.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.20

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