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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.61, 66.84 and 40.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.61, 66.84 and 40.03 is: 59.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.61 : 66.84 = 40.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.61/66.84 = 40.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.61x = 66.84 × 40.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.61x = 2,675.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675.61/44.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.98

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