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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.54, 108.69 and 46.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.54, 108.69 and 46.92 is: 70.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.54 : 108.69 = 46.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.54/108.69 = 46.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.54x = 108.69 × 46.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.54x = 5,099.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,099.73/72.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.30

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