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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.15, 61.04 and 43.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.15, 61.04 and 43.76 is: 60.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.15 : 61.04 = 43.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.15/61.04 = 43.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.15x = 61.04 × 43.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.15x = 2,670.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,670.59/44.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.50

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