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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 65.79 and 40.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 65.79 and 40.06 is: 59.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 65.79 = 40.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/65.79 = 40.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 65.79 × 40.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 2,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635.55/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.79

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