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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.18, 108.15 and 41.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.18, 108.15 and 41.73 is: 62.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.18 : 108.15 = 41.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.18/108.15 = 41.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.18x = 108.15 × 41.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.18x = 4,513.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513.10/72.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.53

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