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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 60.95 and 32.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 60.95 and 32.60 is: 44.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 60.95 = 32.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/60.95 = 32.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 60.95 × 32.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 1,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987.20/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.88

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