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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.81, 61.79 and 40.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.81, 61.79 and 40.25 is: 55.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.81 : 61.79 = 40.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.81/61.79 = 40.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.81x = 61.79 × 40.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.81x = 2,487.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,487.05/44.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.50

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