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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.20, 60.49 and 43.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.20, 60.49 and 43.72 is: 59.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.20 : 60.49 = 43.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.20/60.49 = 43.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.20x = 60.49 × 43.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.20x = 2,644.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644.62/44.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.83

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