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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.84, 67.16 and 39.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.84, 67.16 and 39.16 is: 58.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.84 : 67.16 = 39.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.84/67.16 = 39.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.84x = 67.16 × 39.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.84x = 2,629.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629.99/44.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.65

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