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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.91, 60.54 and 32.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.91, 60.54 and 32.23 is: 44.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.91 : 60.54 = 32.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.91/60.54 = 32.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.91x = 60.54 × 32.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.91x = 1,951.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951.20/43.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.44

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