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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.68, 108.82 and 46.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.68, 108.82 and 46.96 is: 70.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.68 : 108.82 = 46.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.68/108.82 = 46.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.68x = 108.82 × 46.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.68x = 5,110.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110.19/72.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.31

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