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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.73, 67.14 and 39.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.73, 67.14 and 39.60 is: 59.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.73 : 67.14 = 39.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.73/67.14 = 39.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.73x = 67.14 × 39.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.73x = 2,658.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658.74/44.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.44

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