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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 61.07 and 43.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 61.07 and 43.79 is: 60.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 61.07 = 43.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/61.07 = 43.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 61.07 × 43.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 2,673.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,673.73/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.38

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