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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.83, 100.55 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.83, 100.55 and 45.22 is: 62.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.83 : 100.55 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.83/100.55 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.83x = 100.55 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.83x = 4,546.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,546.64/72.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.43

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