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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.66, 100.22 and 45.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.66, 100.22 and 45.05 is: 62.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.66 : 100.22 = 45.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.66/100.22 = 45.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.66x = 100.22 × 45.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.66x = 4,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,514.18/72.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.13

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