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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.89, 62.06 and 39.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.89, 62.06 and 39.69 is: 54.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.89 : 62.06 = 39.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.89/62.06 = 39.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.89x = 62.06 × 39.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.89x = 2,462.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,462.96/44.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.87

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