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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 67.34 and 41.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 67.34 and 41.87 is: 62.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 67.34 = 41.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/67.34 = 41.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 67.34 × 41.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 2,818.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818.98/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.73

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