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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.86, 61.77 and 40.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.86, 61.77 and 40.81 is: 56.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.86 : 61.77 = 40.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.86/61.77 = 40.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.86x = 61.77 × 40.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.86x = 2,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,520.63/44.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.19

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