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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.57, 109.05 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.57, 109.05 and 45.63 is: 68.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.57 : 109.05 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.57/109.05 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.57x = 109.05 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.57x = 4,975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,975.95/72.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.57

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