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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.53, 61.44 and 40.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.53, 61.44 and 40.88 is: 56.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.53 : 61.44 = 40.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.53/61.44 = 40.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.53x = 61.44 × 40.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.53x = 2,511.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,511.67/44.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.41

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