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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.01, 60.63 and 41.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.01, 60.63 and 41.58 is: 57.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.01 : 60.63 = 41.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.01/60.63 = 41.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.01x = 60.63 × 41.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.01x = 2,521.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521.00/44.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.28

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