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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 61.57 and 34.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 61.57 and 34.82 is: 47.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 61.57 = 34.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/61.57 = 34.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 61.57 × 34.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 2,143.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,143.58/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.99

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