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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.84, 109.23 and 45.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.84, 109.23 and 45.78 is: 68.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.84 : 109.23 = 45.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.84/109.23 = 45.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.84x = 109.23 × 45.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.84x = 5,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,000.55/72.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.65

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