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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.64, 61.56 and 41.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.64, 61.56 and 41.76 is: 57.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.64 : 61.56 = 41.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.64/61.56 = 41.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.64x = 61.56 × 41.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.64x = 2,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,570.75/44.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.59

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