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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.01, 60.67 and 34.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.01, 60.67 and 34.20 is: 47.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.01 : 60.67 = 34.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.01/60.67 = 34.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.01x = 60.67 × 34.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.01x = 2,074.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074.91/44.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.15

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