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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.64, 61.57 and 32.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.64, 61.57 and 32.33 is: 44.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.64 : 61.57 = 32.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.64/61.57 = 32.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.64x = 61.57 × 32.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.64x = 1,990.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990.56/44.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.59

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