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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.72, 61.56 and 40.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.72, 61.56 and 40.22 is: 55.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.72 : 61.56 = 40.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.72/61.56 = 40.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.72x = 61.56 × 40.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.72x = 2,475.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,475.94/44.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.37

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