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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.24, 61.16 and 39.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.24, 61.16 and 39.11 is: 54.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.24 : 61.16 = 39.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.24/61.16 = 39.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.24x = 61.16 × 39.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.24x = 2,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,391.47/44.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.06

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