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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.62, 61.41 and 34.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.62, 61.41 and 34.90 is: 48.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.62 : 61.41 = 34.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.62/61.41 = 34.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.62x = 61.41 × 34.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.62x = 2,143.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143.21/44.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.03

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