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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.65, 61.67 and 40.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.65, 61.67 and 40.05 is: 55.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.65 : 61.67 = 40.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.65/61.67 = 40.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.65x = 61.67 × 40.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.65x = 2,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,469.88/44.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.32

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