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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.62, 66.54 and 41.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.62, 66.54 and 41.12 is: 61.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.62 : 66.54 = 41.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.62/66.54 = 41.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.62x = 66.54 × 41.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.62x = 2,736.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,736.12/44.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.32

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