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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.05, 60.72 and 33.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.05, 60.72 and 33.67 is: 46.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.05 : 60.72 = 33.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.05/60.72 = 33.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.05x = 60.72 × 33.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.05x = 2,044.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.39/44.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.41

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