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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.65, 66.77 and 39.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.65, 66.77 and 39.87 is: 59.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.65 : 66.77 = 39.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.65/66.77 = 39.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.65x = 66.77 × 39.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.65x = 2,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,662.12/44.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.62

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