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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 66.49 and 39.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 66.49 and 39.42 is: 59.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 66.49 = 39.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/66.49 = 39.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 66.49 × 39.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 2,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,620.94/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.19

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