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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.40, 108.41 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.40, 108.41 and 45.26 is: 67.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.40 : 108.41 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.40/108.41 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.40x = 108.41 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.40x = 4,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906.64/72.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.77

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