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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.16, 66.21 and 39.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.16, 66.21 and 39.86 is: 59.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.16 : 66.21 = 39.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.16/66.21 = 39.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.16x = 66.21 × 39.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.16x = 2,638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,638.80/44.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.76

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