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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.72, 66.73 and 40.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.72, 66.73 and 40.16 is: 59.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.72 : 66.73 = 40.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.72/66.73 = 40.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.72x = 66.73 × 40.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.72x = 2,679.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,679.88/44.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.93

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