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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 65.91 and 40.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 65.91 and 40.59 is: 60.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 65.91 = 40.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/65.91 = 40.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 65.91 × 40.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 2,675.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675.29/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.75

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