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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.09, 60.67 and 40.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.09, 60.67 and 40.49 is: 55.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.09 : 60.67 = 40.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.09/60.67 = 40.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.09x = 60.67 × 40.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.09x = 2,456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456.73/44.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.72

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