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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44, 65.60 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44, 65.60 and 41.28 is: 61.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44 : 65.60 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44/65.60 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44x = 65.60 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44x = 2,707.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707.97/44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.54

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