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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.22, 60.90 and 39.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.22, 60.90 and 39.36 is: 54.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.22 : 60.90 = 39.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.22/60.90 = 39.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.22x = 60.90 × 39.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.22x = 2,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,397.02/44.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.21

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