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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.46, 61.29 and 40.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.46, 61.29 and 40.11 is: 55.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.46 : 61.29 = 40.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.46/61.29 = 40.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.46x = 61.29 × 40.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.46x = 2,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458.34/44.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.29

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