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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.55, 61.38 and 41.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.55, 61.38 and 41.94 is: 57.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.55 : 61.38 = 41.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.55/61.38 = 41.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.55x = 61.38 × 41.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.55x = 2,574.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574.28/44.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.78

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