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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.44, 108.70 and 40.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.44, 108.70 and 40.44 is: 60.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.44 : 108.70 = 40.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.44/108.70 = 40.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.44x = 108.70 × 40.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.44x = 4,395.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,395.83/72.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.68

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