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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 140.42, 210.64 and 44.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 140.42, 210.64 and 44.24 is: 66.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    140.42 : 210.64 = 44.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    140.42/210.64 = 44.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    140.42x = 210.64 × 44.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    140.42x = 9,318.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,318.71/140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.36

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