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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.63, 108.81 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.63, 108.81 and 45.59 is: 68.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.63 : 108.81 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.63/108.81 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.63x = 108.81 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.63x = 4,960.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,960.10/72.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.29

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