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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.33, 99.81 and 41.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.33, 99.81 and 41.25 is: 56.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.33 : 99.81 = 41.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.33/99.81 = 41.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.33x = 99.81 × 41.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.33x = 4,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116.98/72.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.92

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