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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.63, 108.87 and 41.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.63, 108.87 and 41.38 is: 62.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.63 : 108.87 = 41.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.63/108.87 = 41.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.63x = 108.87 × 41.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.63x = 4,505.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505.04/72.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.03

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