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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.65, 108.77 and 45.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.65, 108.77 and 45.42 is: 67.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.65 : 108.77 = 45.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.65/108.77 = 45.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.65x = 108.77 × 45.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.65x = 4,939.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939.87/72.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.99

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