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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.46, 61.38 and 32.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.46, 61.38 and 32.13 is: 44.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.46 : 61.38 = 32.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.46/61.38 = 32.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.46x = 61.38 × 32.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.46x = 1,972.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972.14/44.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.36

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