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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.16, 61.11 and 43.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.16, 61.11 and 43.80 is: 60.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.16 : 61.11 = 43.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.16/61.11 = 43.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.16x = 61.11 × 43.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.16x = 2,676.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,676.62/44.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.61

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