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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.87, 66.98 and 40.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.87, 66.98 and 40.61 is: 60.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.87 : 66.98 = 40.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.87/66.98 = 40.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.87x = 66.98 × 40.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.87x = 2,720.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,720.33/44.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.63

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