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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.65, 67.16 and 40.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.65, 67.16 and 40.94 is: 61.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.65 : 67.16 = 40.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.65/67.16 = 40.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.65x = 67.16 × 40.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.65x = 2,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,749.55/44.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.58

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