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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.60, 61.51 and 39.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.60, 61.51 and 39.13 is: 53.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.60 : 61.51 = 39.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.60/61.51 = 39.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.60x = 61.51 × 39.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.60x = 2,406.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,406.38/44.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.96

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