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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.30, 61.11 and 32.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.30, 61.11 and 32.01 is: 44.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.30 : 61.11 = 32.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.30/61.11 = 32.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.30x = 61.11 × 32.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.30x = 1,956.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956.13/44.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.16

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