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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.12, 60.86 and 33.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.12, 60.86 and 33.20 is: 45.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.12 : 60.86 = 33.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.12/60.86 = 33.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.12x = 60.86 × 33.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.12x = 2,020.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020.55/44.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.80

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