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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.15, 60.55 and 43.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.15, 60.55 and 43.61 is: 59.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.15 : 60.55 = 43.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.15/60.55 = 43.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.15x = 60.55 × 43.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.15x = 2,640.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,640.68/44.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.82

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