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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.09, 60.82 and 32.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.09, 60.82 and 32.46 is: 44.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.09 : 60.82 = 32.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.09/60.82 = 32.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.09x = 60.82 × 32.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.09x = 1,974.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974.05/44.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.77

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