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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.54, 66.84 and 40.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.54, 66.84 and 40.04 is: 60.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.54 : 66.84 = 40.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.54/66.84 = 40.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.54x = 66.84 × 40.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.54x = 2,676.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676.27/44.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.09

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