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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.60, 61.52 and 39.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.60, 61.52 and 39.15 is: 54.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.60 : 61.52 = 39.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.60/61.52 = 39.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.60x = 61.52 × 39.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.60x = 2,408.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408.31/44.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.00

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