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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.64, 67.08 and 40.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.64, 67.08 and 40.32 is: 60.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.64 : 67.08 = 40.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.64/67.08 = 40.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.64x = 67.08 × 40.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.64x = 2,704.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704.67/44.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.59

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