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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.63, 61.58 and 32.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.63, 61.58 and 32.32 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.63 : 61.58 = 32.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.63/61.58 = 32.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.63x = 61.58 × 32.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.63x = 1,990.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990.27/44.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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