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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.15, 66.09 and 39.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.15, 66.09 and 39.14 is: 58.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.15 : 66.09 = 39.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.15/66.09 = 39.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.15x = 66.09 × 39.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.15x = 2,586.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,586.43/44.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.59

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