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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.69, 100.31 and 46.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.69, 100.31 and 46.82 is: 64.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.69 : 100.31 = 46.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.69/100.31 = 46.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.69x = 100.31 × 46.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.69x = 4,695.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,695.78/72.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.60

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