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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.15, 61.02 and 40.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.15, 61.02 and 40.10 is: 55.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.15 : 61.02 = 40.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.15/61.02 = 40.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.15x = 61.02 × 40.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.15x = 2,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,446.60/44.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.42

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