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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.31, 61.12 and 33.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.31, 61.12 and 33.94 is: 46.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.31 : 61.12 = 33.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.31/61.12 = 33.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.31x = 61.12 × 33.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.31x = 2,074.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074.41/44.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.82

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