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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.70, 61.93 and 43.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.70, 61.93 and 43.70 is: 60.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.70 : 61.93 = 43.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.70/61.93 = 43.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.70x = 61.93 × 43.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.70x = 2,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,706.34/44.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.54

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