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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.47, 66.43 and 39.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.47, 66.43 and 39.43 is: 58.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.47 : 66.43 = 39.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.47/66.43 = 39.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.47x = 66.43 × 39.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.47x = 2,619.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,619.33/44.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.90

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