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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.85, 61.83 and 41.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.85, 61.83 and 41.76 is: 57.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.85 : 61.83 = 41.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.85/61.83 = 41.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.85x = 61.83 × 41.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.85x = 2,582.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,582.02/44.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.57

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