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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.61, 108.94 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.61, 108.94 and 45.56 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.61 : 108.94 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.61/108.94 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.61x = 108.94 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.61x = 4,963.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,963.31/72.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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