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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.98, 67.13 and 41.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.98, 67.13 and 41.81 is: 62.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.98 : 67.13 = 41.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.98/67.13 = 41.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.98x = 67.13 × 41.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.98x = 2,806.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806.71/44.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.40

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