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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 65.82 and 41.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 65.82 and 41.27 is: 61.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 65.82 = 41.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/65.82 = 41.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 65.82 × 41.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 2,716.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716.06/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.55

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