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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.77, 108.98 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.77, 108.98 and 45.64 is: 68.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.77 : 108.98 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.77/108.98 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.77x = 108.98 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.77x = 4,973.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973.07/72.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.34

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