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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 61.19 and 41.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 61.19 and 41.83 is: 57.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 61.19 = 41.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/61.19 = 41.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 61.19 × 41.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 2,559.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559.37/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.99

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