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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.12, 60.80 and 34.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.12, 60.80 and 34.89 is: 48.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.12 : 60.80 = 34.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.12/60.80 = 34.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.12x = 60.80 × 34.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.12x = 2,121.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121.14/44.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.08

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