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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.24, 60.93 and 39.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.24, 60.93 and 39.62 is: 54.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.24 : 60.93 = 39.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.24/60.93 = 39.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.24x = 60.93 × 39.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.24x = 2,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,414.20/44.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.58

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