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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.07, 60.51 and 43.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.07, 60.51 and 43.17 is: 59.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.07 : 60.51 = 43.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.07/60.51 = 43.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.07x = 60.51 × 43.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.07x = 2,612.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,612.22/44.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.27

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