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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.70, 66.72 and 41.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.70, 66.72 and 41.69 is: 62.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.70 : 66.72 = 41.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.70/66.72 = 41.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.70x = 66.72 × 41.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.70x = 2,781.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781.22/44.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.22

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