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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.41, 108.40 and 40.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.41, 108.40 and 40.25 is: 60.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.41 : 108.40 = 40.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.41/108.40 = 40.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.41x = 108.40 × 40.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.41x = 4,363.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,363.10/72.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.26

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