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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.71, 67.10 and 34.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.71, 67.10 and 34.61 is: 51.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.71 : 67.10 = 34.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.71/67.10 = 34.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.71x = 67.10 × 34.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.71x = 2,321.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,321.82/44.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.93

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