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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.03, 60.86 and 40.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.03, 60.86 and 40.59 is: 56.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.03 : 60.86 = 40.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.03/60.86 = 40.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.03x = 60.86 × 40.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.03x = 2,470.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,470.41/44.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.10

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