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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.92, 100.61 and 41.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.92, 100.61 and 41.83 is: 57.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.92 : 100.61 = 41.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.92/100.61 = 41.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.92x = 100.61 × 41.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.92x = 4,208.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,208.87/72.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.72

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