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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.84, 67.19 and 39.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.84, 67.19 and 39.83 is: 59.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.84 : 67.19 = 39.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.84/67.19 = 39.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.84x = 67.19 × 39.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.84x = 2,675.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675.64/44.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.68

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