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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.76, 61.80 and 33.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.76, 61.80 and 33.96 is: 46.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.76 : 61.80 = 33.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.76/61.80 = 33.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.76x = 61.80 × 33.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.76x = 2,098.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098.73/44.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.89

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