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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.19, 65.81 and 41.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.19, 65.81 and 41.22 is: 61.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.19 : 65.81 = 41.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.19/65.81 = 41.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.19x = 65.81 × 41.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.19x = 2,712.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712.79/44.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.39

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