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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 66.31 and 39.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 66.31 and 39.88 is: 59.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 66.31 = 39.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/66.31 = 39.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 66.31 × 39.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 2,644.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644.43/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.51

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