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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.58, 61.44 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.58, 61.44 and 34.17 is: 47.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.58 : 61.44 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.58/61.44 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.58x = 61.44 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.58x = 2,099.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099.40/44.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.09

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