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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.51, 61.38 and 43.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.51, 61.38 and 43.09 is: 59.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.51 : 61.38 = 43.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.51/61.38 = 43.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.51x = 61.38 × 43.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.51x = 2,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,644.71/44.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.43

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