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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.92, 100.58 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.92, 100.58 and 45.26 is: 62.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.92 : 100.58 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.92/100.58 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.92x = 100.58 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.92x = 4,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,552.25/72.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.43

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