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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.39, 66.15 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.39, 66.15 and 44.19 is: 65.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.39 : 66.15 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.39/66.15 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.39x = 66.15 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.39x = 2,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923.17/44.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.85

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