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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.37, 66.57 and 40.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.37, 66.57 and 40.11 is: 60.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.37 : 66.57 = 40.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.37/66.57 = 40.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.37x = 66.57 × 40.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.37x = 2,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670.12/44.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.18

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