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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.55, 108.83 and 45.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.55, 108.83 and 45.46 is: 68.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.55 : 108.83 = 45.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.55/108.83 = 45.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.55x = 108.83 × 45.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.55x = 4,947.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947.41/72.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.19

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