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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 67.11 and 40.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 67.11 and 40.35 is: 60.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 67.11 = 40.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/67.11 = 40.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 67.11 × 40.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 2,707.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707.89/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.26

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