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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.22, 65.97 and 39.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.22, 65.97 and 39.90 is: 59.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.22 : 65.97 = 39.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.22/65.97 = 39.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.22x = 65.97 × 39.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.22x = 2,632.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,632.20/44.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.53

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