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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.16, 66.33 and 39.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.16, 66.33 and 39.84 is: 59.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.16 : 66.33 = 39.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.16/66.33 = 39.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.16x = 66.33 × 39.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.16x = 2,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642.59/44.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.84

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