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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.10, 60.72 and 41.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.10, 60.72 and 41.10 is: 60.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.10 : 60.72 = 41.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.10/60.72 = 41.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.10x = 60.72 × 41.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.10x = 2,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,495.59/41.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.72

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