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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.56, 67.21 and 39.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.56, 67.21 and 39.25 is: 59.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.56 : 67.21 = 39.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.56/67.21 = 39.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.56x = 67.21 × 39.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.56x = 2,637.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637.99/44.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.20

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