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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.96, 67.45 and 39.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.96, 67.45 and 39.18 is: 58.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.96 : 67.45 = 39.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.96/67.45 = 39.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.96x = 67.45 × 39.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.96x = 2,642.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,642.92/44.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.79

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