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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 67.14 and 41.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 67.14 and 41.43 is: 62.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 67.14 = 41.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/67.14 = 41.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 67.14 × 41.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 2,781.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781.61/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.27

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