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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.46, 100.03 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.46, 100.03 and 44.87 is: 61.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.46 : 100.03 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.46/100.03 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.46x = 100.03 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.46x = 4,488.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488.35/72.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.95

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