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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 60.68 and 34.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 60.68 and 34.32 is: 47.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 60.68 = 34.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/60.68 = 34.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 60.68 × 34.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 2,082.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082.54/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.29

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