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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.77, 61.12 and 44.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.77, 61.12 and 44.16 is: 60.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.77 : 61.12 = 44.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.77/61.12 = 44.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.77x = 61.12 × 44.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.77x = 2,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698.95/44.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.29

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