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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.77, 61.87 and 33.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.77, 61.87 and 33.13 is: 45.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.77 : 61.87 = 33.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.77/61.87 = 33.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.77x = 61.87 × 33.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.77x = 2,049.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049.75/44.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.78

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