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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.14, 60.90 and 33.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.14, 60.90 and 33.23 is: 45.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.14 : 60.90 = 33.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.14/60.90 = 33.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.14x = 60.90 × 33.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.14x = 2,023.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,023.71/44.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.85

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