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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.73, 61.86 and 40.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.73, 61.86 and 40.35 is: 55.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.73 : 61.86 = 40.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.73/61.86 = 40.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.73x = 61.86 × 40.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.73x = 2,496.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,496.05/44.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.80

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