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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.03, 60.75 and 34.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.03, 60.75 and 34.81 is: 48.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.03 : 60.75 = 34.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.03/60.75 = 34.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.03x = 60.75 × 34.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.03x = 2,114.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114.56/44.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.02

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