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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.46, 108.48 and 45.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.46, 108.48 and 45.36 is: 67.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.46 : 108.48 = 45.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.46/108.48 = 45.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.46x = 108.48 × 45.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.46x = 4,920.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,920.65/72.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.91

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