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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.65, 66.83 and 41.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.65, 66.83 and 41.27 is: 61.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.65 : 66.83 = 41.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.65/66.83 = 41.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.65x = 66.83 × 41.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.65x = 2,758.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,758.07/44.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.78

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