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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.61, 66.52 and 41.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.61, 66.52 and 41.19 is: 61.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.61 : 66.52 = 41.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.61/66.52 = 41.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.61x = 66.52 × 41.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.61x = 2,739.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739.96/44.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.42

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