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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.91, 67.23 and 40.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.91, 67.23 and 40.51 is: 60.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.91 : 67.23 = 40.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.91/67.23 = 40.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.91x = 67.23 × 40.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.91x = 2,723.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723.49/44.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.64

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