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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 61.23 and 43.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 61.23 and 43.12 is: 59.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 61.23 = 43.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/61.23 = 43.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 61.23 × 43.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 2,640.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640.24/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.83

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