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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.65, 100.32 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.65, 100.32 and 45.04 is: 62.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.65 : 100.32 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.65/100.32 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.65x = 100.32 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.65x = 4,518.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518.43/72.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.19

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