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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.14, 60.88 and 33.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.14, 60.88 and 33.77 is: 46.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.14 : 60.88 = 33.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.14/60.88 = 33.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.14x = 60.88 × 33.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.14x = 2,055.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055.75/44.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.58

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