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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.23, 66.63 and 40.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.23, 66.63 and 40.47 is: 60.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.23 : 66.63 = 40.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.23/66.63 = 40.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.23x = 66.63 × 40.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.23x = 2,696.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,696.52/44.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.97

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