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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.69, 61.81 and 41.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.69, 61.81 and 41.78 is: 57.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.69 : 61.81 = 41.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.69/61.81 = 41.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.69x = 61.81 × 41.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.69x = 2,582.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582.01/44.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.78

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