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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.65, 108.78 and 45.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.65, 108.78 and 45.51 is: 68.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.65 : 108.78 = 45.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.65/108.78 = 45.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.65x = 108.78 × 45.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.65x = 4,950.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,950.58/72.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.15

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