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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.18, 60.88 and 33.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.18, 60.88 and 33.26 is: 45.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.18 : 60.88 = 33.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.18/60.88 = 33.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.18x = 60.88 × 33.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.18x = 2,024.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024.87/44.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.83

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