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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.90, 66.98 and 41.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.90, 66.98 and 41.07 is: 61.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.90 : 66.98 = 41.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.90/66.98 = 41.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.90x = 66.98 × 41.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.90x = 2,750.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750.87/44.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.27

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