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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.11, 66.16 and 41.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.11, 66.16 and 41.60 is: 62.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.11 : 66.16 = 41.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.11/66.16 = 41.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.11x = 66.16 × 41.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.11x = 2,752.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752.26/44.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.40

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