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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.89, 67.64 and 40.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.89, 67.64 and 40.62 is: 61.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.89 : 67.64 = 40.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.89/67.64 = 40.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.89x = 67.64 × 40.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.89x = 2,747.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747.00/44.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.19

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