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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.07, 65.65 and 41.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.07, 65.65 and 41.49 is: 61.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.07 : 65.65 = 41.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.07/65.65 = 41.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.07x = 65.65 × 41.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.07x = 2,723.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723.82/44.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.81

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