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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.71, 61.62 and 40.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.71, 61.62 and 40.83 is: 56.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.71 : 61.62 = 40.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.71/61.62 = 40.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.71x = 61.62 × 40.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.71x = 2,515.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,515.74/44.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.27

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