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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.75, 67.16 and 39.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.75, 67.16 and 39.69 is: 59.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.75 : 67.16 = 39.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.75/67.16 = 39.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.75x = 67.16 × 39.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.75x = 2,665.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,665.68/44.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.56

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