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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.27, 108.38 and 41.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.27, 108.38 and 41.82 is: 62.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.27 : 108.38 = 41.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.27/108.38 = 41.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.27x = 108.38 × 41.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.27x = 4,532.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,532.45/72.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.72

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