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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.35, 61.13 and 43.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.35, 61.13 and 43.06 is: 59.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.35 : 61.13 = 43.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.35/61.13 = 43.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.35x = 61.13 × 43.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.35x = 2,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631.74/44.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.35

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