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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.47, 66.52 and 39.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.47, 66.52 and 39.46 is: 59.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.47 : 66.52 = 39.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.47/66.52 = 39.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.47x = 66.52 × 39.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.47x = 2,624.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,624.88/44.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.03

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