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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.41, 66.71 and 40.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.41, 66.71 and 40.39 is: 60.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.41 : 66.71 = 40.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.41/66.71 = 40.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.41x = 66.71 × 40.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.41x = 2,694.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,694.42/44.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.67

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