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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.39, 61.29 and 33.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.39, 61.29 and 33.53 is: 46.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.39 : 61.29 = 33.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.39/61.29 = 33.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.39x = 61.29 × 33.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.39x = 2,055.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055.21/44.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.30

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