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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.06, 60.75 and 41.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.06, 60.75 and 41.41 is: 57.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.06 : 60.75 = 41.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.06/60.75 = 41.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.06x = 60.75 × 41.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.06x = 2,515.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515.66/44.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.10

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