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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.30, 60.98 and 41.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.30, 60.98 and 41.64 is: 57.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.30 : 60.98 = 41.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.30/60.98 = 41.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.30x = 60.98 × 41.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.30x = 2,539.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,539.21/44.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.32

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