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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 60.94 and 41.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 60.94 and 41.43 is: 57.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 60.94 = 41.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/60.94 = 41.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 60.94 × 41.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 2,524.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,524.79/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.21

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