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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.53, 61.79 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.53, 61.79 and 43.94 is: 60.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.53 : 61.79 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.53/61.79 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.53x = 61.79 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.53x = 2,714.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714.99/44.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.97

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