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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.19, 60.98 and 24.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.19, 60.98 and 24.79 is: 34.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.19 : 60.98 = 24.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.19/60.98 = 24.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.19x = 60.98 × 24.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.19x = 1,511.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511.69/44.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.21

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