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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.52, 61.45 and 39.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.52, 61.45 and 39.91 is: 55.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.52 : 61.45 = 39.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.52/61.45 = 39.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.52x = 61.45 × 39.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.52x = 2,452.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452.27/44.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.08

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