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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.53, 61.41 and 32.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.53, 61.41 and 32.08 is: 44.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.53 : 61.41 = 32.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.53/61.41 = 32.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.53x = 61.41 × 32.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.53x = 1,970.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970.03/44.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.24

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