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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 60.86 and 33.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 60.86 and 33.68 is: 46.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 60.86 = 33.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/60.86 = 33.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 60.86 × 33.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 2,049.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049.76/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.54

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