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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.11, 60.50 and 41.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.11, 60.50 and 41.68 is: 57.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.11 : 60.50 = 41.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.11/60.50 = 41.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.11x = 60.50 × 41.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.11x = 2,521.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,521.64/44.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.17

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