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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.15, 60.90 and 39.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.15, 60.90 and 39.22 is: 54.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.15 : 60.90 = 39.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.15/60.90 = 39.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.15x = 60.90 × 39.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.15x = 2,388.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,388.42/44.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.10

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