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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.18, 61.02 and 34.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.18, 61.02 and 34.46 is: 47.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.18 : 61.02 = 34.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.18/61.02 = 34.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.18x = 61.02 × 34.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.18x = 2,102.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102.75/44.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.60

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