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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.76, 99.03 and 40.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.76, 99.03 and 40.67 is: 56.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.76 : 99.03 = 40.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.76/99.03 = 40.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.76x = 99.03 × 40.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.76x = 4,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027.55/71.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.13

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