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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.68, 61.76 and 39.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.68, 61.76 and 39.80 is: 55.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.68 : 61.76 = 39.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.68/61.76 = 39.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.68x = 61.76 × 39.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.68x = 2,458.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,458.05/44.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.01

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