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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.63, 61.45 and 41.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.63, 61.45 and 41.53 is: 57.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.63 : 61.45 = 41.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.63/61.45 = 41.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.63x = 61.45 × 41.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.63x = 2,551.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,551.99/44.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.18

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