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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.15, 60.92 and 33.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.15, 60.92 and 33.78 is: 46.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.15 : 60.92 = 33.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.15/60.92 = 33.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.15x = 60.92 × 33.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.15x = 2,058.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058.06/44.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.62

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