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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.38, 108.49 and 46.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.38, 108.49 and 46.65 is: 69.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.38 : 108.49 = 46.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.38/108.49 = 46.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.38x = 108.49 × 46.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.38x = 5,061.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061.06/72.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.92

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