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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 60.77 and 32.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 60.77 and 32.41 is: 44.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 60.77 = 32.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/60.77 = 32.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 60.77 × 32.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 1,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969.30/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.71

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