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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.45, 108.63 and 23.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.45, 108.63 and 23.69 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.45 : 108.63 = 23.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.45/108.63 = 23.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.45x = 108.63 × 23.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.45x = 2,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,573.44/72.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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