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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 60.49 and 39.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 60.49 and 39.44 is: 54.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 60.49 = 39.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/60.49 = 39.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 60.49 × 39.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 2,385.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385.73/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.12

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