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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.77, 67.39 and 39.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.77, 67.39 and 39.81 is: 59.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.77 : 67.39 = 39.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.77/67.39 = 39.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.77x = 67.39 × 39.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.77x = 2,682.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682.80/44.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.92

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