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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.59, 100.14 and 44.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.59, 100.14 and 44.57 is: 61.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.59 : 100.14 = 44.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.59/100.14 = 44.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.59x = 100.14 × 44.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.59x = 4,463.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,463.49/72.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.49

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