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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.50, 61.35 and 34.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.50, 61.35 and 34.78 is: 47.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.50 : 61.35 = 34.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.50/61.35 = 34.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.50x = 61.35 × 34.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.50x = 2,133.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133.75/44.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.95

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