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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 60.96 and 41.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 60.96 and 41.22 is: 56.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 60.96 = 41.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/60.96 = 41.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 60.96 × 41.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 2,512.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,512.77/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.75

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