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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 61.67 and 33.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 61.67 and 33.81 is: 46.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 61.67 = 33.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/61.67 = 33.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 61.67 × 33.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 2,085.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,085.06/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.68

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