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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.55, 60.99 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.55, 60.99 and 44.55 is: 60.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.55 : 60.99 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.55/60.99 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.55x = 60.99 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.55x = 2,716.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,716.94/44.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.99

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