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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.49, 61.38 and 34.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.49, 61.38 and 34.82 is: 48.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.49 : 61.38 = 34.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.49/61.38 = 34.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.49x = 61.38 × 34.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.49x = 2,136.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136.94/44.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.03

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