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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44, 65.69 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44, 65.69 and 39.44 is: 58.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44 : 65.69 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44/65.69 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44x = 65.69 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44x = 2,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590.81/44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.88

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