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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.05, 65.94 and 39.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.05, 65.94 and 39.48 is: 59.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.05 : 65.94 = 39.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.05/65.94 = 39.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.05x = 65.94 × 39.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.05x = 2,603.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,603.31/44.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.10

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