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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.55, 61.29 and 34.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.55, 61.29 and 34.65 is: 47.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.55 : 61.29 = 34.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.55/61.29 = 34.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.55x = 61.29 × 34.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.55x = 2,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,123.70/44.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.67

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