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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.25, 60.85 and 34.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.25, 60.85 and 34.93 is: 48.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.25 : 60.85 = 34.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.25/60.85 = 34.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.25x = 60.85 × 34.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.25x = 2,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125.61/44.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.04

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