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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.01, 60.60 and 32.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.01, 60.60 and 32.33 is: 44.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.01 : 60.60 = 32.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.01/60.60 = 32.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.01x = 60.60 × 32.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.01x = 1,959.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959.20/44.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.52

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