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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.03, 66.42 and 41.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.03, 66.42 and 41.89 is: 63.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.03 : 66.42 = 41.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.03/66.42 = 41.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.03x = 66.42 × 41.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.03x = 2,782.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782.33/44.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.19

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