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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.65, 61.54 and 32.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.65, 61.54 and 32.98 is: 45.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.65 : 61.54 = 32.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.65/61.54 = 32.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.65x = 61.54 × 32.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.65x = 2,029.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029.59/44.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.46

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