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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.83, 67.32 and 39.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.83, 67.32 and 39.16 is: 58.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.83 : 67.32 = 39.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.83/67.32 = 39.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.83x = 67.32 × 39.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.83x = 2,636.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,636.32/44.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.80

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