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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 67.41 and 39.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 67.41 and 39.89 is: 59.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 67.41 = 39.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/67.41 = 39.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 67.41 × 39.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 2,688.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,688.98/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.84

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