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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.39, 108.69 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.39, 108.69 and 45.45 is: 68.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.39 : 108.69 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.39/108.69 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.39x = 108.69 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.39x = 4,939.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939.96/72.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.24

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