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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44, 60.76 and 32.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44, 60.76 and 32.48 is: 44.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44 : 60.76 = 32.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44/60.76 = 32.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44x = 60.76 × 32.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44x = 1,973.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973.48/44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.85

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