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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.10, 61.20 and 41.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.10, 61.20 and 41.40 is: 57.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.10 : 61.20 = 41.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.10/61.20 = 41.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.10x = 61.20 × 41.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.10x = 2,533.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533.68/44.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.45

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