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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.52, 108.82 and 40.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.52, 108.82 and 40.44 is: 60.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.52 : 108.82 = 40.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.52/108.82 = 40.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.52x = 108.82 × 40.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.52x = 4,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,400.68/72.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.68

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