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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 61.56 and 41.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 61.56 and 41.88 is: 57.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 61.56 = 41.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/61.56 = 41.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 61.56 × 41.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 2,578.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,578.13/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.72

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