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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.36, 61.23 and 33.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.36, 61.23 and 33.44 is: 46.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.36 : 61.23 = 33.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.36/61.23 = 33.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.36x = 61.23 × 33.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.36x = 2,047.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047.36/44.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.16

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