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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.05, 60.78 and 24.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.05, 60.78 and 24.64 is: 34.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.05 : 60.78 = 24.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.05/60.78 = 24.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.05x = 60.78 × 24.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.05x = 1,497.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497.62/44.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.00

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