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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 60.56 and 44.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 60.56 and 44.28 is: 60.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 60.56 = 44.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/60.56 = 44.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 60.56 × 44.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 2,681.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681.60/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.34

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