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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.62, 61.83 and 43.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.62, 61.83 and 43.81 is: 60.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.62 : 61.83 = 43.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.62/61.83 = 43.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.62x = 61.83 × 43.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.62x = 2,708.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,708.62/44.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.71

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