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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.78, 61.61 and 40.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.78, 61.61 and 40.88 is: 56.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.78 : 61.61 = 40.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.78/61.61 = 40.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.78x = 61.61 × 40.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.78x = 2,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,518.10/44.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.24

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