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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.53, 66.73 and 39.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.53, 66.73 and 39.93 is: 59.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.53 : 66.73 = 39.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.53/66.73 = 39.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.53x = 66.73 × 39.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.53x = 2,664.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,664.53/44.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.84

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