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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.60, 108.97 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.60, 108.97 and 45.56 is: 68.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.60 : 108.97 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.60/108.97 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.60x = 108.97 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.60x = 4,964.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,964.96/72.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.39

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