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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.46, 60.96 and 43.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.46, 60.96 and 43.98 is: 60.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.46 : 60.96 = 43.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.46/60.96 = 43.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.46x = 60.96 × 43.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.46x = 2,681.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,681.02/44.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.30

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