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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.16, 108.08 and 41.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.16, 108.08 and 41.71 is: 62.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.16 : 108.08 = 41.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.16/108.08 = 41.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.16x = 108.08 × 41.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.16x = 4,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508.02/72.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.47

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