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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.60, 66.55 and 40.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.60, 66.55 and 40.06 is: 59.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.60 : 66.55 = 40.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.60/66.55 = 40.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.60x = 66.55 × 40.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.60x = 2,665.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665.99/44.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.78

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