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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 60.98 and 44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 60.98 and 44 is: 60.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 60.98 = 44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/60.98 = 44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 60.98 × 44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 2,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683.12/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.38

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