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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.79, 61.77 and 33.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.79, 61.77 and 33.90 is: 46.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.79 : 61.77 = 33.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.79/61.77 = 33.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.79x = 61.77 × 33.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.79x = 2,094.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,094.00/44.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.75

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