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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.27, 99.74 and 41.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.27, 99.74 and 41.19 is: 56.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.27 : 99.74 = 41.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.27/99.74 = 41.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.27x = 99.74 × 41.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.27x = 4,108.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108.43/72.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.85

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