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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.17, 61.02 and 33.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.17, 61.02 and 33.24 is: 45.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.17 : 61.02 = 33.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.17/61.02 = 33.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.17x = 61.02 × 33.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.17x = 2,028.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028.30/44.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.92

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