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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.21, 60.98 and 33.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.21, 60.98 and 33.14 is: 45.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.21 : 60.98 = 33.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.21/60.98 = 33.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.21x = 60.98 × 33.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.21x = 2,020.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,020.41/44.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.71

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