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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.37, 108.42 and 45.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.37, 108.42 and 45.37 is: 67.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.37 : 108.42 = 45.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.37/108.42 = 45.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.37x = 108.42 × 45.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.37x = 4,919.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,919.02/72.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.97

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