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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 61.16 and 34.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 61.16 and 34.56 is: 47.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 61.16 = 34.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/61.16 = 34.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 61.16 × 34.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 2,113.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,113.52/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.73

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