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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.91, 67.33 and 41.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.91, 67.33 and 41.71 is: 62.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.91 : 67.33 = 41.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.91/67.33 = 41.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.91x = 67.33 × 41.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.91x = 2,808.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808.33/44.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.53

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