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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.48, 61.38 and 33.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.48, 61.38 and 33.56 is: 46.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.48 : 61.38 = 33.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.48/61.38 = 33.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.48x = 61.38 × 33.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.48x = 2,059.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059.91/44.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.31

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