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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.45, 61.40 and 34.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.45, 61.40 and 34.87 is: 48.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.45 : 61.40 = 34.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.45/61.40 = 34.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.45x = 61.40 × 34.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.45x = 2,141.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141.02/44.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.17

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