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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 66.36 and 41.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 66.36 and 41.88 is: 62.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 66.36 = 41.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/66.36 = 41.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 66.36 × 41.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 2,779.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779.16/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.76

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