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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 61.12 and 41.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 61.12 and 41.36 is: 57.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 61.12 = 41.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/61.12 = 41.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 61.12 × 41.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 2,527.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,527.92/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.35

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