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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.19, 61.26 and 43.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.19, 61.26 and 43.65 is: 60.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.19 : 61.26 = 43.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.19/61.26 = 43.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.19x = 61.26 × 43.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.19x = 2,674.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674.00/44.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.51

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