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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.69, 61.40 and 41.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.69, 61.40 and 41.67 is: 57.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.69 : 61.40 = 41.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.69/61.40 = 41.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.69x = 61.40 × 41.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.69x = 2,558.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558.33/44.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.25

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