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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.96, 67.13 and 40.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.96, 67.13 and 40.10 is: 59.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.96 : 67.13 = 40.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.96/67.13 = 40.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.96x = 67.13 × 40.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.96x = 2,691.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,691.96/44.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.87

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