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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.02, 60.77 and 39.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.02, 60.77 and 39.65 is: 54.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.02 : 60.77 = 39.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.02/60.77 = 39.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.02x = 60.77 × 39.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.02x = 2,409.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409.78/44.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.75

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