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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.70, 61.73 and 34.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.70, 61.73 and 34.44 is: 47.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.70 : 61.73 = 34.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.70/61.73 = 34.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.70x = 61.73 × 34.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.70x = 2,125.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125.81/44.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.56

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