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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.61, 100.25 and 46.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.61, 100.25 and 46.75 is: 64.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.61 : 100.25 = 46.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.61/100.25 = 46.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.61x = 100.25 × 46.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.61x = 4,686.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,686.69/72.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.55

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