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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.72, 66.81 and 41.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.72, 66.81 and 41.87 is: 62.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.72 : 66.81 = 41.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.72/66.81 = 41.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.72x = 66.81 × 41.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.72x = 2,797.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797.00/44.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.55

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