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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.96, 100.66 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.96, 100.66 and 45.32 is: 62.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.96 : 100.66 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.96/100.66 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.96x = 100.66 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.96x = 4,561.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561.91/72.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.53

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