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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.29, 61.10 and 32.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.29, 61.10 and 32.68 is: 45.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.29 : 61.10 = 32.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.29/61.10 = 32.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.29x = 61.10 × 32.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.29x = 1,996.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,996.78/44.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.08

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