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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.77, 66.79 and 39.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.77, 66.79 and 39.07 is: 58.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.77 : 66.79 = 39.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.77/66.79 = 39.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.77x = 66.79 × 39.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.77x = 2,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,609.49/44.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.29

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