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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.69, 109.17 and 45.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.69, 109.17 and 45.69 is: 68.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.69 : 109.17 = 45.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.69/109.17 = 45.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.69x = 109.17 × 45.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.69x = 4,987.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987.98/72.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.62

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