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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.88, 61.65 and 40.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.88, 61.65 and 40.68 is: 55.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.88 : 61.65 = 40.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.88/61.65 = 40.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.88x = 61.65 × 40.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.88x = 2,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507.92/44.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.88

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