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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.05, 65.69 and 39.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.05, 65.69 and 39.50 is: 58.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.05 : 65.69 = 39.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.05/65.69 = 39.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.05x = 65.69 × 39.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.05x = 2,594.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,594.76/44.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.90

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