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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.37, 61.09 and 44.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.37, 61.09 and 44.24 is: 60.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.37 : 61.09 = 44.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.37/61.09 = 44.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.37x = 61.09 × 44.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.37x = 2,702.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,702.21/44.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.90

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