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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 60.85 and 34.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 60.85 and 34.25 is: 47.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 60.85 = 34.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/60.85 = 34.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 60.85 × 34.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 2,084.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084.11/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.28

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