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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.35, 61.16 and 34.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.35, 61.16 and 34.63 is: 47.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.35 : 61.16 = 34.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.35/61.16 = 34.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.35x = 61.16 × 34.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.35x = 2,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117.64/44.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.75

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