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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.56, 61.52 and 32.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.56, 61.52 and 32.88 is: 45.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.56 : 61.52 = 32.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.56/61.52 = 32.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.56x = 61.52 × 32.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.56x = 2,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022.78/44.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.39

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