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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.10, 60.72 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.10, 60.72 and 34.74 is: 47.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.10 : 60.72 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.10/60.72 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.10x = 60.72 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.10x = 2,109.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109.41/44.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.83

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