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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.49, 61.37 and 43.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.49, 61.37 and 43.59 is: 60.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.49 : 61.37 = 43.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.49/61.37 = 43.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.49x = 61.37 × 43.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.49x = 2,674.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,674.81/44.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.13

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