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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.43, 61.32 and 32.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.43, 61.32 and 32.83 is: 45.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.43 : 61.32 = 32.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.43/61.32 = 32.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.43x = 61.32 × 32.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.43x = 2,013.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013.09/44.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.31

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