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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.18, 65.92 and 40.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.18, 65.92 and 40.34 is: 60.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.18 : 65.92 = 40.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.18/65.92 = 40.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.18x = 65.92 × 40.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.18x = 2,659.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659.21/44.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.19

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