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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.97, 67.13 and 40.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.97, 67.13 and 40.41 is: 60.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.97 : 67.13 = 40.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.97/67.13 = 40.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.97x = 67.13 × 40.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.97x = 2,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,712.82/44.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.33

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