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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.65, 109.06 and 45.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.65, 109.06 and 45.65 is: 68.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.65 : 109.06 = 45.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.65/109.06 = 45.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.65x = 109.06 × 45.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.65x = 4,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978.75/72.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.53

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