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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 66.72 and 41.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 66.72 and 41.72 is: 62.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 66.72 = 41.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/66.72 = 41.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 66.72 × 41.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 2,783.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783.56/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.86

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