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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.70, 61.59 and 40.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.70, 61.59 and 40.33 is: 55.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.70 : 61.59 = 40.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.70/61.59 = 40.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.70x = 61.59 × 40.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.70x = 2,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,483.92/44.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.57

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