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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.47, 60.98 and 43.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.47, 60.98 and 43.15 is: 59.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.47 : 60.98 = 43.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.47/60.98 = 43.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.47x = 60.98 × 43.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.47x = 2,631.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631.29/44.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.17

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