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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.30, 61.09 and 33.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.30, 61.09 and 33.37 is: 46.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.30 : 61.09 = 33.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.30/61.09 = 33.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.30x = 61.09 × 33.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.30x = 2,038.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038.34/44.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.01

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