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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 67.52 and 40.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 67.52 and 40.69 is: 61.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 67.52 = 40.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/67.52 = 40.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 67.52 × 40.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 2,747.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747.39/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.13

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