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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.69, 61.50 and 43.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.69, 61.50 and 43.50 is: 59.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.69 : 61.50 = 43.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.69/61.50 = 43.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.69x = 61.50 × 43.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.69x = 2,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,675.25/44.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.87

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