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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.31, 66.46 and 39.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.31, 66.46 and 39.54 is: 59.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.31 : 66.46 = 39.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.31/66.46 = 39.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.31x = 66.46 × 39.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.31x = 2,627.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627.50/44.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.30

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