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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.17, 60.92 and 32.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.17, 60.92 and 32.53 is: 44.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.17 : 60.92 = 32.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.17/60.92 = 32.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.17x = 60.92 × 32.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.17x = 1,981.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981.73/44.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.87

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