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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.52, 66.76 and 39.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.52, 66.76 and 39.76 is: 59.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.52 : 66.76 = 39.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.52/66.76 = 39.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.52x = 66.76 × 39.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.52x = 2,654.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,654.38/44.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.62

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