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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.74, 61.49 and 39.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.74, 61.49 and 39.34 is: 54.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.74 : 61.49 = 39.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.74/61.49 = 39.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.74x = 61.49 × 39.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.74x = 2,419.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419.02/44.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.07

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