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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 60.78 and 41.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 60.78 and 41.44 is: 57.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 60.78 = 41.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/60.78 = 41.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 60.78 × 41.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 2,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518.72/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.14

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