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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.35, 61.22 and 43.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.35, 61.22 and 43.45 is: 59.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.35 : 61.22 = 43.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.35/61.22 = 43.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.35x = 61.22 × 43.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.35x = 2,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,659.49/44.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.97

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