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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.84, 66.92 and 41.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.84, 66.92 and 41.45 is: 61.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.84 : 66.92 = 41.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.84/66.92 = 41.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.84x = 66.92 × 41.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.84x = 2,773.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,773.29/44.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.85

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