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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 61.42 and 33.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 61.42 and 33.08 is: 45.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 61.42 = 33.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/61.42 = 33.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 61.42 × 33.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 2,031.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031.77/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.72

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