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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.68, 61.51 and 33.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.68, 61.51 and 33.59 is: 46.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.68 : 61.51 = 33.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.68/61.51 = 33.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.68x = 61.51 × 33.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.68x = 2,065.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065.95/44.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.24

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