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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 61.96 and 39.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 61.96 and 39.46 is: 54.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 61.96 = 39.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/61.96 = 39.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 61.96 × 39.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 2,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,444.94/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.40

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