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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.51, 108.59 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.51, 108.59 and 45.02 is: 67.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.51 : 108.59 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.51/108.59 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.51x = 108.59 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.51x = 4,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,889.02/72.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.42

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