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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.79, 66.87 and 40.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.79, 66.87 and 40.71 is: 60.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.79 : 66.87 = 40.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.79/66.87 = 40.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.79x = 66.87 × 40.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.79x = 2,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,722.28/44.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.78

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