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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.55, 108.64 and 40.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.55, 108.64 and 40.33 is: 60.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.55 : 108.64 = 40.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.55/108.64 = 40.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.55x = 108.64 × 40.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.55x = 4,381.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381.45/72.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.39

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