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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.36, 108.42 and 45.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.36, 108.42 and 45.27 is: 67.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.36 : 108.42 = 45.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.36/108.42 = 45.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.36x = 108.42 × 45.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.36x = 4,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,908.17/72.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.83

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