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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.79, 61.89 and 40.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.79, 61.89 and 40.68 is: 56.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.79 : 61.89 = 40.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.79/61.89 = 40.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.79x = 61.89 × 40.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.79x = 2,517.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517.69/44.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.21

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