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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.69, 61.74 and 43.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.69, 61.74 and 43.47 is: 60.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.69 : 61.74 = 43.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.69/61.74 = 43.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.69x = 61.74 × 43.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.69x = 2,683.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,683.84/44.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.06

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