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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.92, 100.67 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.92, 100.67 and 46.72 is: 64.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.92 : 100.67 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.92/100.67 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.92x = 100.67 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.92x = 4,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703.30/72.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.50

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