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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.83, 61.95 and 40.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.83, 61.95 and 40.51 is: 55.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.83 : 61.95 = 40.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.83/61.95 = 40.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.83x = 61.95 × 40.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.83x = 2,509.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,509.59/44.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.98

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