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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.62, 61.40 and 43.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.62, 61.40 and 43.48 is: 59.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.62 : 61.40 = 43.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.62/61.40 = 43.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.62x = 61.40 × 43.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.62x = 2,669.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,669.67/44.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.83

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