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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.16, 61.34 and 43.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.16, 61.34 and 43.60 is: 60.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.16 : 61.34 = 43.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.16/61.34 = 43.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.16x = 61.34 × 43.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.16x = 2,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674.42/44.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.56

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