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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.35, 108.37 and 44.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.35, 108.37 and 44.86 is: 67.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.35 : 108.37 = 44.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.35/108.37 = 44.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.35x = 108.37 × 44.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.35x = 4,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,861.48/72.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.19

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