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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 60.60 and 41.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 60.60 and 41.01 is: 56.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 60.60 = 41.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/60.60 = 41.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 60.60 × 41.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 2,484.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484.90/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.42

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