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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.60, 66.96 and 41.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.60, 66.96 and 41.96 is: 63.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.60 : 66.96 = 41.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.60/66.96 = 41.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.60x = 66.96 × 41.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.60x = 2,809.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809.64/44.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.00

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