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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.53, 61.41 and 34.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.53, 61.41 and 34.68 is: 47.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.53 : 61.41 = 34.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.53/61.41 = 34.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.53x = 61.41 × 34.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.53x = 2,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129.60/44.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.82

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