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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.70, 108.84 and 45.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.70, 108.84 and 45.57 is: 68.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.70 : 108.84 = 45.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.70/108.84 = 45.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.70x = 108.84 × 45.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.70x = 4,959.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,959.84/72.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.22

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