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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.74, 66.73 and 41.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.74, 66.73 and 41.54 is: 61.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.74 : 66.73 = 41.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.74/66.73 = 41.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.74x = 66.73 × 41.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.74x = 2,771.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771.96/44.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.96

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