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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.27, 61.36 and 43.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.27, 61.36 and 43.66 is: 60.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.27 : 61.36 = 43.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.27/61.36 = 43.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.27x = 61.36 × 43.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.27x = 2,678.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678.98/44.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.51

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