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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.35, 60.89 and 39.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.35, 60.89 and 39.49 is: 54.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.35 : 60.89 = 39.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.35/60.89 = 39.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.35x = 60.89 × 39.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.35x = 2,404.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404.20/44.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.21

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