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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.31, 60.84 and 39.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.31, 60.84 and 39.09 is: 53.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.31 : 60.84 = 39.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.31/60.84 = 39.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.31x = 60.84 × 39.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.31x = 2,378.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,378.24/44.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.67

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